Charles Joseph Budd, III

ABBEVILLE — Charles Joseph Budd, III, 73, affectionately known as “C.J.” and “Ceige” passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 in Abbeville surrounded by his loved ones.
C.J. was born in Abbeville on November 26, 1947 to Charles J. Budd, Jr. of Opelousas and Virginia Latour Budd of Natchitoches. He graduated from The Academy of the Immaculate Conception in Opelousas in 1967 and was a drummer in the “Wildcat” band.
C.J. graduated as class president in 1969 in Radiologic Technology at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. He had a long career and was at one time the RT Director of Cardiology at Arkansas University Medical Center in Little Rock and Willis Knighton in Shreveport.
He was a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. C.J. will best be remembered for his kind and tender heart, generous and loving nature, razor sharp wit, and hilarious sense of humor. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman, and terrific cook.
C.J. is survived by his sons, Jay, Edward, and Nicholas Budd; granddaughters, Zoe’, Caroline, Bailey, Leah, and Claire Budd; mother, Virginia L. Budd; and sister, Kathleen Budd LeBouef.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Buddy” Budd, Jr.; and brother-in-law, Dr. Corbett LeBouef, Jr.
A special thanks to the staff at Eastridge Assisted Living in Abbeville and NSI Hospice. With grateful hearts we also thank his devoted and loving caregivers, Brittany Menard of Abbeville and Carrie LaDay of Opelousas.
C.J. will be buried in Bellevue Cemetery in Opelousas and services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dr. Corbett LeBouef endowment at Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503, www.hospiceacadiana.com
Darby and Greene Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 802 Weldon St. New Iberia, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.