Donald Wayne Mudd, 93, passed away Feb. 10, 2021, in the home he had built in the 1950s in Lexington.

There was a public visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, at Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home. Masks were required and no family was present. There was a private family service.

Burial was in Machpelah Cemetery, where he had worked when he was young, helping his father and grandfather hand-digging graves.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Darrick K. Homfeld Memorial Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to the Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home; 1720 S. St.; Lexington, MO 64067; phone, 660-259-2245. Memories and condolences may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com.

Donald was born Dec. 17, 1927, in Lexington to William Earl and Martha Katherine (Paris) Mudd. He graduated in 1946 from Lexington High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea.

On March 16, 1951, he married Marjorie Collobert in Lexington. She preceded him in death in 2001.

He retired in 1987 after 30-plus years with the Missouri State Employment Service.

Donald was a member of the United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge 479 and Turners Club. He was a past Elk of the Year and leader for Boy Scout Troop 318 and Cub Scout Pack 440. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to local auctions (No. 66 at Adkins) and Trade Days in Canton, Texas.

Survivors include his children, Kathy Homfeld of Lexington, Richard Mudd (Nancy) of Guthrie, Oklahoma, and Patty Sollars (Bob) of Richmond; grandchildren, Scott Homfeld (Sara), Leah Homfeld, Rachel Mudd Garrett (Chris), Philip Mudd (Sarah), Nathan Sollars, Sam Sollars and Michael Sollars (Adeane); and great-grandchildren, Cole Homfeld, Cody Homfeld, Amelia Garrett, Alex Garrett, Katie Mudd, Rick Mudd and Theodore Sollars.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Billy P. Mudd; and grandson, Darrick K. Homfeld.

Pallbearers were Philip Mudd, Nathan Sollars, Sam Sollars, Michael Sollars, Cole Homfeld and Cody Homfeld.

Honorary pallbearers were Scott Homfeld, Sam Adams, his Wednesday night card group and his auction buddies.