Gerald 'Bud' Everett Mcdilda, Jr.

Gerald Everett ‘Bud’ McDilda, Jr., 58 of Morgantown, Brookhaven Community, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at his home surrounded by family. Bud was born in Morgantown on December 11, 1960, son to Gerald E. ‘Bud’ Sr., and Theirtha ‘Tiny’ Husk McDilda.

Bud was a graduate of Morgantown High School and worked as a machinist for over 40 years, most recently with Swanson Plating for the past 27 years as a CNC operator. Bud had a work ethic like no other. It wasn’t unusual for Bud to put in as many as 16 hours a day. He took great pride in his work and was a responsible employee. He rarely missed a shift and would never make an excuse to call off.

He was a fan of NASCAR during the Dale Earnhardt years and loved trips to Myrtle Beach. It wasn’t the sand as much as the sound of the ocean that made this one of his favorite places. Bud could be spontaneous at times, planning trips or events for a family surprise but always humble and kind. He would often pick up the checks of Veterans who were dining in the same restaurant and never say a word. His kind, compassionate spirit will be missed by those who knew him best and those he never met.

In the last four years, he and his wife would load up the Trike and travel as much as 1400 miles in a weekend. They enjoyed the open road and simply being together.

He leaves to carry on his legacy his wife of 37 years, Mrs. Donna Boyd McDilda; his favorite daughter Kristina M. ‘Miss Blue’ McDilda and Jeremy Monk all of Morgantown; one son Gerald E. ‘Bud’ McDilda, III and wife Crystal of Waynesboro, VA; one granddaughter, Ms. Abigail Dawn ‘Abs’ McDilda; three brothers, Robert Clendenin and wife Madelyn of New Port News, VA, Lee Clendenin and wife Dixie and Bert Clendenin and wife Kathy all of Morgantown.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Theirtha; sister-in-law Susan J. Kempa and a niece Amber D. Merrill

The family will receive friends at the Fred Jenkins Funeral Home on Sunday, October 20, 2019, from 2 to 4 pm & 6 to 8 pm and again on Monday from 10 am until time of services at 11 am with Pastor John Brosky officiating. Bud will be laid to rest at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to thank nurse, Carrie Buzzo, and the staff of WV Caring Hospice for the compassionate care given to Bud over the last several days. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to WV Caring Hospice, PO Box 760 Arthurdale, WV 26520.