Kellas Marvin "Bud" White Jr.

Kellas Marvin "Bud" White Jr. obituary, Dublin, VA

Kellas Marvin "Bud" White Jr.

Kellas White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bower Funeral Chapel - Pulaski on Dec. 24, 2025.
Kellas Marvin "Bud" White Jr., 77, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Radford. Bud was born on January 1, 1948, in Pulaski, Virginia. He was the son of the late Kellas M. and Naomi Mustard White. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Joyce Ann Caudill White, Dublin, VA; son, Kelly White (Brittany), Dublin, VA; grandsons, Easton White and Weston White, Dublin, VA; three sisters, JoAnne Patterson, Glen Allen, VA; Judy Albert (Steve), Pulaski, VA; and Jan White, Thomasville, GA; one brother, Dallas White, Hartsel, CO; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

A graduate of Pulaski High School, Bud was a lifelong entrepreneur who built his career through hard work and dedication. Over the years, he worked in the sales of stainless cookware and China, before finding his true calling as the owner and operator of Affordable Tractors, a business he proudly ran for the longest and most meaningful part of his career. One of Bud's largest achievements was gaining the title of Massey Ferguson Top Volume Dealer in North America for Compact Tractor Sales.

A true outdoorsman at heart, Bud had a deep love of farming and horses. He was especially passionate about Tennessee Walking horses which he trained and showed with great pride. His connection to the land and animals reflected his strong work ethic and appreciation for a simple, honest way of life.

Bud will be remembered for his independence, perseverance, and the pride he took in everything he did.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Commonwealth Senior Living and the care and support offered by Medi Home Health Hospice.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM – Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Bower Funeral Home - Chapels with Rev. Kelly Howlett officiating. Entombment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin, VA.

The family will receive friends between 5:00-7:00 PM – Monday evening December 29, 2025 at the Bower Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made in Bud's honor to the Alzheimer's Association.

To sign Bud's online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com - Bower Funeral Home & Crematory, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bower Funeral Chapel - Pulaski

1631 Bobwhite Boulevard P. O. Box 796, Pulaski, VA 24301

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