Photo courtesy of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Dearborn
Feb 4, 1943 - Nov 3, 2024
Bud was definitely a unique individual. My condolences to the whole family. God really did break the mold with that one... God bless.
John m Piasecki
November 14, 2024 | Traverse City, MI | Friend
Bud was a major influence in my life. I will never forget his kindness and generosity. Never saw him angry.. Always easy going. My first employer. I only had 5.
Kerry Mason
November 07, 2024 | Raleigh, NC | Friend
My condolence to all the family and friends. My prayers and hugs are with you all.
Genny Allen
November 06, 2024 | Lansing, MI | Friend
Lloyd "Bud" French, passed away on November 3rd, 2024, at the age of 81. Beloved husband and longtime partner of Katherine for 59 years.
Loving father of daughters Anna French and Carolyn Cox (Paul) son Lloyd French III "Buddy" (Kim). Bud was the proud grandfather of Timmothy Cox, Catelyn Rypkowski (Lance), and Christopher Cox. Dearest brother of Mary Hoffman (the late Dale), Kathleen Kortge (Jerry) , Charles French (Darlene). Lloyd was the proud uncle of 7 nieces and nephews, great grandpa of Ella Rypkowski, 2 step-grandchildren, and 2 step-great grandchildren.
Bud is preceded in death by his parent Lloyd Sr. and Helen French.
Bud started working at a very young age of 14 at a fruit stand in Brighton, he then started working in his father's rental store in Lincoln Park. Then eventually owning the family rental store in Dearborn. Bud continued to work and putz around helping his brother at Crandall-Worthington Co. in Ferndale up until his last day.
Bud was very active in the Dearborn Heights Lions Club throughout the years and most recently with the Elks and Eagles in Gaylord, Mi. where he would spend a lot of time at his cabin.
There will be a memorial service held on Thursday November 21, 2024, at the Howe Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services located at 22546 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, Michigan, 48124, 313-561-1500 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm, with a Celebrant service at 3:00 pm.
The family has requested instead of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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