James Budd

James Milton Budd, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born July 6, 1938, in Sterling, Illinois. He was the son of James and Hattie Budd. He and Karla Anderson were married March 28, 2003, at Fallon, Nevada.

He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea.

James had more than 40 years experience in the military, aerospace and airline industry. He worked for major airlines, including Flying Tigers and USAir and was the aviation maintenance manager at Los Angeles International Airport.

He was well traveled and had lived in the Philippines and Japan.

Survivors include his wife, Karla Budd of Cape Girardeau; son, James Budd of Colorado; daughter, Julie Budd of Vancouver, Washington; two stepsons, Jerry Anderson of Colorado and Michael (Patti) Anderson of Gerald, Missouri; a stepdaughter, Susan (Wendell) Poe of Cape Girardeau; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be no visitation or funeral service.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.