Richard L. "Bud" Lawhead, 87, of Worthington, passed away at 12:25 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2008, at Linton Nursing Home.

He was born August 17, 1920 in Edwardsport, to Roscoe and Daisy (Everett) Lawhead.

He was retired from the North Knox School Corp. as a janitor with 20 years service and formerly was a coal miner. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Sandborn, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge, and Worthington Senior Citizens.

He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (White) Lawhead, Worthington; three children, Barry (Sylvia) Lawhead, Elnora; Randy (Marilou) Lawhead, Linton; Jeri Dee Lawhead, Lafayette; three step-children, Judy Oran, Dale; Kim Watson; Worthington; Bobbi Harper, Worthington; one sister, Burtrice Pepmier, Bicknell; five granddaughters; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Barbara Jean (Lind) Lawhead in 1987; one daughter, Sherri Lawhead; a brother and sister.

Service will be conducted at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington, 1 p.m., Saturday,

Friends may call at Welch & Cornett 11 a.m. Saturday until time of service.

Burial will be in Sandborn Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.welchcornett.com.