Michael Mudd Obituary

Michael L. Mudd

Louisville, KY - Michael L. Mudd, 69 of Louisville, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 20,2021 while snowbirding with his wife, Debbie on St. George Island, Florida.

Mike was born in Louisville, KY to William Alvey Mudd and Mary Louise (Smith) Mudd on March 4, 1951. Following graduation from Desales High School class of 1969, Mike served in the Air National Guard and then settled into his career as a third generation IBEW Local 369 Journeyman Inside Wireman with over 45 years of service.

Mike also devoted much of his time to volunteering. He began his service work as a Big Brother mentoring young men and moved onto becoming a "side-walker" for less abled children riding horseback at Greenhill Therapy.

Mike is survived by his wife, Debbie, son Jeff (Danielle), daughter Melissa King (Tim), his 4 grandchildren, Sophie and Ryan Mudd, Samantha and Colton King as well as his Mother, Louise, his brothers Pat, Tom (Nancy) and Tony (Susan); his sisters Peggy Donnelly and Cathy Grimes (Denny); his mother in law, Norma Elmore and brothers in law: Steve (Marianne) and Brian (Carrie).

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Bill; his father-in-law Mike, his granddaughters Mae Bele Mudd and Penelope Rose King, and his Godparents Bud and Betty Braun.

It was Mike's wish to be cremated and have his ashes spread over his favorite kayaking places, Apalachicola Bay Florida and Taylorsville Lake Kentucky. Surrounded by family Muffinhead#1 was bid farewell as the sun set on the bay Thursday, Feb 25, 2021.

A celebration of Mike's life is being held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the Greenhill Therapy Arena, 1410 Long Run Rd., Louisville, KY 40245 from 1:00-4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations In Honor of Mike Mudd to Home of the Innocents , Greenhill Therapy , or St. Baldrick's Foundation .