Ernest Jule Mudd, 78, died Friday February 11, 2022, at Lane County
Hospital in Dighton, Kansas. He was born October 31, 1943, and was the
adopted son of Marvin & Ethel Mudd of Alamota, Kansas.
All he ever wanted to do was work on the farm. He was dedicated to his
cattle as well as farming the ground. In his youth he liked fast cars
& fast boats, if he had free time he was always tinkering on a
vehicle, or at the lake. He was always looking for an opportunity to
play practical jokes or stump you with a novelty puzzle or game.
On Oct. 21, 1978, he married Carolyn Kay Bartlett. Through this union, he
adopted Kay's two children - Robert (Bob) and Jennifer. In 1979, their
daughter Melissa was born. After Kay retired from the FSA office, they
began their crafting business, Mudd Puddle Creations. He enjoyed
hunting, creating various crafts, and spending time with family and
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Ethel Mudd. His wife Carolyn Kay Mudd. And grandchild Jordan Mudd.
He is survived by his Children- Bob Mudd of Dighton, Kansas Jennifer
& Marty Garcia of Arvada, Colorado, Melissa & Jarric of
Lawrence, Kansas 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and Sister- Lola
& Jim Mote of Wichita, Kansas.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday February 19, 2022, at
the First Christian Church in Dighton, Kansas with Alana Chapman
officiating. Services will also be available via Facebook Live on the
Garnand Funeral Homes Facebook Page. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the Ernest Mudd Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral
Home. Condolences may be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com
Boomhower Funeral Home 145 N. Wichita P.O. Box 891 Dighton, Ks 67839