Phoenix, Arizona
Peddicord, William (Bud) 77, of Phoenix passed away on April 11, 2011. Bud was born in Blackwell, OK, May 1, 1933. He was in the Army for 2 years, then Graduated from OU with a BA in P.E. Bud worked for A.S. Aloe, I.P.C.O. and UTI. He then worked as an independent insurance sales rep....
Read MoreThe Blackwell Highschool Class of 1951 sends our thoughts and prayers to W.C.'s family. We just learned of his death while planning our 60th highschool reunion.
Linda Grantham-Stengele
June 14, 2011 | Fox River Grove, IL
Bud I only found out about your passing today. I am still in shock as are my daughters who you took such an interest in during our matches. What you did for local tennis will never be forgotten. I am very thankful for our last phone call a few months ago as your thoughts about how you felt about the guys you coached came through clearly. I know we all owe you a great thanks for what you did for of us. On the bright side, at least now I won"t have to hear that God forsaken Oklahoma fight song...
April 30, 2011
Bud, Indeed, you had a passion for the game! I remember back to the days when you would were playing with an enthusiastic, competitive spirit. And when you had to lay down the rackets, you still lived and loved the game through organizing some of the best action on the courts in which we took part. I really enjoyed playing for and against your teams. We had a blast, didn't we? And, I trust you will be on the courts in the hearts of all your friends... RIP....Ed Pickens
April 23, 2011
Ron and I will miss you very much. You were a wonderful friend to both of us. Ron so enjoyed his tennis afternoons with you and your tennis teams. You have our eternal love. God bless you. Lucy and Ron Ward
April 20, 2011
God Speed Bud...You left your mark here in Phoenix forever.
Jerry Anthony
April 20, 2011
What great memories you've left in your wake, as evidenced by the heartfelt messages in this guest book. The long rides to California, the competitions, the jokes, the pups... I guess God needed a tennis player/ coach on his ethereal team. God speed, Bud.
Bill McCabe
April 20, 2011
Bud Peddicord, you left a legacy that will never be matched in Phoenix USTA tennis. You made a difference in so many people's lives. Some were a bit miffed with your competitive ways but establishing a winning formula tends to bring on controversy. I am proud you included me in some of your "moments" and created many positive experiences for me and many of my tennis buddies. As mentioned in another tribute, you were a crafty tennis player who would figure out how to win, much like how you...
Mark Stone
April 19, 2011 | Phoenix, AZ
Bud, many years ago you started me in the USTA leagues. I learned much by watching you yield your captaining skills. You were 'the master'!
Thank you, Bud.
Dick S.
April 19, 2011
bud , i have nothing but wonderful memories of you as my tennis coach, but also a dear friend for many years. Your contribution to the usta tennis community is immeasurable and probably never matched in my lifetime. You truly loved tennis, ohio state and all those dogs that you saved from being put down.You had a great heart and and loved this sport more than any man that i ever known. and a competitive spirit which inspired alot of us to excel at what we loved.Im proud of all the great...
April 18, 2011