Charles Burke "Chuck" Mudd Jr.

Charles Burke Mudd, Jr., affectionately known as "Chuck," passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 76 at his home in Tampa, Florida. Born in Lutherville, Maryland, to Nicholas Charles Burke Mudd and Mary Virginia Battle Mudd in 1948, he graduated from Dulaney High School in 1966 before going on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Florida in 1970 and dual Masters degrees in City Planning and Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1972. Throughout his life, he exhibited a strong commitment to family, community, and education.

Home through the years included Tampa, Florida; Jacksonville, Florida; Washington, DC; and Fontana, Wisconsin. Chuck maintained a steadfast commitment to improving his community and the lives of those who lived there. His distinguished career included planning, engineering, and construction of large infrastructure programs worldwide. His leadership roles included Executive Vice President of Infrastructure at ICF Kaiser International, as well as Partner and President of SiloSmashers, a management and technology consulting firm. He was a member of Congressional Country Club, Virginia Chamber Orchestra, and other civic organizations throughout his time in the Washington, DC, area. His recent involvement at the University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences Deans Advisory Council and membership in the Society of Colonial Wars reflect his belief in the power of education and civic engagement.

As the eldest of six children, he was a leader in bringing his family together. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sheila Ann Mudd; daughter Angela Mudd Carrigan; sisters Mary Virginia Galvez (Jose) and Anne-Stuart Darrell (Richard); brothers John Battle Mudd (Lori) and David Hamilton Mudd; stepdaughter Dana Hilary Rolander (John); granddaughter Maya Virginia Carrigan; grandsons Thomas Michael Carrigan III, Joseph Raymond Rolander, John Griffin Rolander (Carolyn), and Henrik Benjamin Rolander; great-granddaughter Kaia Rao Rolander; and 10 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Edward Ralston Mudd.

His legacy lives on in the cherished memories and positive impact he made, leaving an indelible mark on his family, friends, and community. Donations in his memory can be made to the Urban and Regional Planning Program Fund (#420117) at the University of South Florida Foundation, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., CPR 107, Tampa, FL 33620 or https://usf.to/ChuckMudd; Lakeland Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 1000, Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121; or Virginia Chamber Orchestra Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 7484, Alexandria, VA, 22307.

A memorial to his life will be held at a later date.