James Oliver Mudd

James Oliver Mudd, 84, of Edinburg, IL, died at 9:30 PM Thursday, December 9, 2004 in Mary Lou's Country Abode, Buffalo, IL. He was born August 9, 1920 in Kincaid, IL the son of Jesse Joseph and Lucille Jane Oliver Mudd. On March 20, 1946 he married Doris Jean Thomas in Taylorville, IL and she preceded in death on October 16, 2000. Mr. Mudd was a farmer and a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, Illinois Quarter Horse Association, Board of Directors of the Illinois Purebred Association, National Cutting Horse Association; he was a National Horse Show judge and was a former superintendent of horse shows at the Illinois State Fair.

He is survived by 2 sons: James N. Mudd and wife Barbara of Wichita Falls, TX; Timothy N. Mudd and wife Joan of Buffalo, IL; Daughter: Linda Katt and husband Kevin of Decatur, IL; Brother: Joseph Paul Mudd of Buffalo, IL and Sister: Dorothy E. Myerscough and husband Joseph J. of Springfield, IL. 6 Grandchildren: Scott Bilbrey of Springfield, IL, Jennifer Lake of Decatur, IL, Katrina Mudd of Illiopolis, IL, Randy Mudd, Todd Mudd and Wendy Mudd all of Wichita Falls, TX and 7 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one grandson and one granddaughter.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, December 14, 2004 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday, December 13, 2004 in McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL.

Memorials may be made to American Lung Association of Illinois, 3000 Kelly Lane, Springfield, IL 62707.