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Howard Alan "Bud" Roady
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Born September 28, 1954 in Wood River, he was the son of Howard W. and Gladys (Johnson) Roady.
Bud was a school bus driver in the Alton School District before retiring.
He married Lela Shaw on May 9, 1987 in Alton. She died in 2010.
Surviving are a son, Richard Castillo in Texas; daughter, Deanna Lorts of Dayton, TX; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two brothers, David Roady and Vincent Roady both of Alton; and sister, Janet L. Roady of Alton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Stephen J. Roady; and two sisters, Sandra carter and Karen Roady.
Visitation will be from 4-8 pm, Friday, September 26 at Marks Mortuary in Wood River where services will be conducted at 10:30 am, Saturday, September 27. Frank Akers will officiate.
Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.
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American Heart Association
September 24, 2025
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