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John passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 80 years old and a native of Port Arthur, Texas. He was a retired mechanical engineer at Ciba Geigy and an Army Veteran. Visitation will be on Monday, July 15, at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church, 16166 Harrell's Ferry Road, from 10 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Interment in Louisiana National Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his wife, Nell L. Budwine; 4 sons & 3 daughters-in-law, Fred O. Budwine & wife Joy, of Covington; John R. Budwine, Jr. & wife Nancy, of Apex, NC; Terry M. Budwine & wife Debbie, of Highpoint, NC; and Damian P. Budwine of San Diego, CA; 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was a 1955 graduate of Texas A&M where he earned degrees in mechanical engineering and industrial engineering. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren and his sons will be honorary pallbearers. He was a member of St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Hospice. Arrangements with Church Funeral Services & Crematory, 225-293-4174, www.churchfuneralservices.com
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Dear Nell & Family, We were saddened to hear of your loss....we remember the good times we had together. Love,Dan & Biddy McIntyre
July 22, 2013
Dear Nell, We share your grief. You and Ray were some of the best friends ever. Our love and prayers to your sons and their families. We had so much fun watching your grandchildren grow up and of course all the fun we had together - golfing, eating, laughing, etc. Ray will be missed. Love and prayers,
Pete & Pat Reyburn
July 22, 2013
Nell, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our Friday nights remain strong in our memories, and thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
Joan and Bob Smith
July 17, 2013
Fred,
Our condolences to you and your entire family. I really enjoyed playing golf with you and Ray, when you would be visiting him in Baton Rouge. Hopefully we will all play again some day.
Jim
Jim Keller
July 16, 2013
Dear Nell and Family, I have many wonderful memories of time spent with you and Ray, both at Ciba-Geigy and our times outside of the office. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you in this time of your loss and always.
Mary Elizabeth Moore
Greensboro, NC
July 16, 2013
Nell. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember the early days of the Ciba-Geigy St Gabriel plant, Ray a newspaper carrier in Port Authur, Texas and gumbo at your house.
John Ferguson
July 15, 2013
Nell, My thoughts are with you and your entire family during this time of loss. I remember you and Ray with very fond memories. May God comfort you during this sad time.
Debbie Stanley
July 15, 2013
So sorry to hear bout Ray's passing. I still reminisce about the good old days and good times we had together
Bill Blackwood
July 14, 2013
May you be comforted at this time in the loss of your husband and father to know so many of us thought so highly of Ray as a friend and colleague
Jack and Sara Forsythe
July 13, 2013
Nell,you certainly have my sympathies and I empathize with you. I am sure the wonderful memories you have of the past will help lessen the pain. Bill Tweedy.
July 13, 2013
With heartfelt sympathy to Nell and the Budwine Family. May the sorrow of your loss be softened by a lifetime of wonderful memories.
John and Margaret Barnett
July 13, 2013
Ray was a great next door neighbor! Always a true friend and fun to spend time with. He has a wonderful wife and family which is no surprise given who he was.
God Bless!
Wick Goldsmith
July 13, 2013
My god bless you and your family, he was great man . Love Jimbo , Darlene,and Nic
July 13, 2013
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