William Douglas "Doug" Mudd

William Douglas “Doug” Mudd passed into his heavenly home on December 7, 2024, after a valiant struggle with cancer. As were his wishes, he died at home with his family at his side. He was 60 years old. Visitation will be held at Millwood Knights of Columbus Hall on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Saint Alphonsus Church in Millwood, MO, with Father Charles Tichacek officiating. Burial will be immediately following in the Saint Alphonsus Cemetery with Chad, Kyle, Cody, and Jack Mudd, George Knock, and Stephen Barnhart serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Mike Norton, Russ, Don, Pat, and Dean Mudd. Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes & Crematory in Silex are in charge of services. Doug was born on March 6, 1964, to William Carr and Anna Louise (Colbert) Mudd. He was the sixth of nine children. Doug grew up on the family farm near Olney, Missouri. He attended Saint Alphonsus Catholic School graduating from the 8th grade. His high school years were spent at Silex High School where he played basketball. He graduated with the class of 1982. Doug had the good fortune of meeting his future bride, Geanine Knock, at a Saint Clement dance. He and Geanine married on August 17, 1985, at Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church. They started their life together on a farm near his family home and to this union 3 children were born. Doug was a lifelong Lincoln County resident and farmer. There was nothing he enjoyed more than being outside and taking care of his property. He worked both his own land and helped his brothers as well as other farmers in the area. He particularly liked feeding his cows every day. As he grew older, he became a bird watcher, keeping his feeders full to attract as many birds as possible. In addition to farming, he worked for his brother-in-law, Rick Creech, Orschelns and the Bowling Green Co-Op. Doug had many other interests. In his younger years, Doug played right field on a slow pitch softball team with his siblings and cousins. He loved all sports. There was nothing he’d rather do than play a round of golf with anyone who would join him. He also liked to hunt deer, dove, and turkey, often bringing home a nice trophy to hang. He enjoyed the company of relatives and friends as he sipped a cold brew and exchanged stories or news of the day. But most of all, he loved to spend time with his family both immediate and extended. He never tired of watching his grandkids play sports or any other activity that they were involved in. He was very proud of his three sons and his three grandchildren. Doug was a man of faith. He was a lifelong member of Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was often seen volunteering in activities connected to the church. Doug is survived by his wife, Geanine, of 39 years and his three sons, Chad William Mudd and wife Ashley and their children Jack Matthew and Mia Faye of Troy, Kyle Matthew Mudd and his daughter, Bayleigh Anne and Cody George Mudd, all of Silex. His eight siblings, John Russell Mudd and wife, Kathy, Deborah Lynn Niemeyer and husband, Chris, Donald Eugene Mudd and wife Debbie, Patrick Burdette Mudd and companion, Kate McMillan, Patricia Ellen Howard and husband Tommy, Raymond Dean Mudd and companion, Janine Scearce, Brenda Louise Hagemeier and husband, Robert and Rose Marie Creech and husband, Rick, his brother in law, George Lee Knock and sisters-in-law Shelba Northcutt and husband, Walter, Sheila Knock and companion, Ed Backer, Cynthia Perkins and husband, Bill, and Jennifer Fisher and husband, Malcom as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, Leon and Geneva (Orf) Knock, brother-in-law Jack Lee Hoepf, nephew, Tyler Lumpkin, niece Megan Knock, and great niece Brinlynn Louise DeHart. Doug enjoyed many things but nothing more than being with his family and friends. He enjoyed a good meal, a good story, and a cold beer. He was well loved and he leaves a void that will never be filled. He will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or St. Alphonsus School.

William Douglas "Doug" Mudd

March 6, 1964 - December 7, 2024