Buddy Todd

Buddy Dean Todd, age 80, of Albion, IN passed away at home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 as the result of natural causes. He was born on April 2, 1935 the son of Gerald and Madeline (Weeks) Todd. On November 27, 1954 he married Beverly Jean Taylor; she survives.

Also surviving are six children, Charles (Dianne) Todd of Wauseon, OH, Steven (Pam) Todd of Albion, IN, Kevin (Nanc) Todd of Albion, Diana Lawson of Reno Nevada, Kimberly Ross of Albion, and Jeffrey Todd of Kendallville, IN; ten grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Janice Pearsall; and his granddaughter, Shannon Ross.

Buddy was a lifetime resident of Albion, graduated from Albion Jefferson High School, and served his country honorably in the United States Army from 1954-57. He retired from International Harvester and worked at the Manapogo Park. Buddy was a hardworking man and also drove for Jet Trucking, CMW Transport, and Aggregate Industries. He had a love for music that followed him all his life. Buddy was a master of the steel guitar and played several other instruments as well. Some of his proudest moments were spent playing music and singing with his family. He and his wife Beverly have been faithful members of the Ligonier Church of Christ for over 40 years.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 3-8 pm at the Ligonier Church of Christ, 9025 N 860 W; Ligonier, IN 46767.

A funeral service in Buddy’s honor will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Ligonier Church of Christ at 11 AM. Pastors Randy Penwell and Brett Freymier will officiate. A private burial will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Ligonier Church of Christ or Parkview Home Health & Hospice, 1836 Ida Red Road; Kendallville, IN 46755.