He was born May 6, 1945 in Golden Pond, Kentucky. He was the son of Owen Litchfield and Nellie Josephine (Hendon) Whalen.
He is survived by his sons, Patrick (Amee) Litchfield of Edinburgh, Indiana, William Matthew (Beth) Litchfield of Franklin, Indiana, and Nicholas Scott (Bridgette) Litchfield of Edinburgh, Indiana, daughter, Misty Litchfield of Edinburgh, Indiana, 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita (Bill) Stinson of Murray, Kentucky as well as a special cousin, Wallace Litchfield.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a step-brother, David Bracy.
Bud was a 1964 graduate of Pike High School. He served 12 years in the US Army. He was a member of Who-So-Ever-Will Community Church in Edinburgh. He retired from General Motors where he worked as a pipe fitter for 19 ½ years. Bud enjoyed fishing and old cars.
Calling will be from 3:00 until 9:00 PM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Who-So-Ever-Will Community Church.
A graveside service is set for 11 AM on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Land Between The Lakes. Sammy Cunningham will officiate.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for local arrangements.