Donald R. "Bud" Svoboda III

August 8, 1967 - July 15, 2019

SVOBODA, Donald R. “Bud” III – 51 Donald R. “Bud” Svoboda III, 51, of Brookston, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at 7:13 a.m. at Franciscan Alliance surrounded by his family. Bud was born on August 9, 1967 in Edwardsville, IL to Donald Svoboda Jr. and Judith “Judy” Best, and she survives. He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School. Bud married Sandra “Sandi” Taylor on November 11, 1989, and she survives. He worked as a truck driver for over 20 years. Bud was very active in girls traveling fast pitch softball, selling bows, fundraising, and assisting in anyway. More than anything, Bud loved his family! Surviving along with his wife, are five children, Asia Svoboda (significant other: Jake Lake) of Lafayette, Christopher Svoboda (wife: Carissa) of Lafayette, Carson Svoboda (significant other: Sami White) of Lafayette, Shaelynn Svoboda of Brookston, and Jade Svoboda of Brookston. Also surviving is one brother, John Marquess of Virginia, his paternal grandmother, Ramona Lambert, and three grandchildren, Rosalie Hartley, Caden Svoboda and Addison Svoboda. Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Simplicity Funeral Care. In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Community Cancer Network. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com.