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"Bud" E. Duffey, age 91 passed away at his home in
Sarasota, FL on Sunday, October 13, 2024. He was born to
Edmund and Elisabeth (Andrews) Duffey on March 21, 1933 in
Huntsville, AL.</span></div>
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attended Auburn University where he graduated with a
Mechanical Engineering Degree.</span></div>
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started his career in the missile business. After several
years as a rocket scientist, he met Karen. After marrying
the boss's daughter he moved to Sycamore to become an
Engineer with Driv-Lok Inc. </span></div>
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raised 3 children in Sycamore. Bud was very involved in
his children's sports teams as an umpire and coach. He was
civic-minded and worked with the Chamber of Commerce as
well as the Rotary Club. He worshiped at the United
Methodist Church in Sycamore. His faith has always been a
driving force in his life. He and Karen lived and worked
in Sycamore until they retired to Sarasota, FL. In
Sarasota they were members of Trinity Methodist Church.
Bud served on many committees at the church. Bud enjoyed
golf both in Illinois and Florida. He was a member of the
Meadows Country Club.</span></div>
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was an active member of the Rotary Club International. He
was an avid golfer for years, loved country music, and was
a devout Christian.</span></div>
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is survived by two daughters, Kim Duffey and Carolyn
(Duffey) Braune; a niece, Kelly (Duren) Hamm; three
grandsons, Kyle Sponseller, Shea Braune, and Jace Braune;
and one granddaughter, Mikaela Braune.</span></div>
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was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Duffey; daughter,
Kathy Duffey; and sister, Gene Duren.</span></div>
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memorial service will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday,
November 27th, 2024 at Trinity United Methodist Church,
4150 S. Shade Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34231. A private
graveside will be held following the service.</span></div>
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lieu of flowers, please consider donating by clicking the
links below to: Tunnels to Towers or The Florida United
Methodist Church Disaster Fund, Click on the tag of Helene
and Milton Hurricanes and follow the directions to donate
to the Disaster Support Fund.</span></div>
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(TC#1954) worked Rocket Engineering and then Program
Management with time spent on the Nike Zeus program at
Douglas Aircraft in CA.</span></div>
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