Earnest L. Mudd, age 83, of Caneyville, KY, passed away Wednesday, (November 10, 2021) at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes in Leitchfield, KY.
He was born on December 26, 1937 in Caneyville, KY, the son of the late Kinzy and Virgie Clines Mudd.
The retired owner of Mudd and Sons Plumbing, Earnest enjoyed bowling, traveling, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his sons, Ricky Mudd (Sandi) and James Mudd (Lanette) both of Caneyville; two daughters, Betty Probus and Malinda Snell (Kenny) also of Caneyville; a beloved daughter-in-law, Debbie Mudd; 17 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Stevenson of Leitchfield & Judy Miller of White Mills. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Hardin Mudd; two sons, Jerry and Allen Mudd; a grandson, JT Mudd; and ten brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, (November 14, 2021) at the Caney Creek Baptist Church in Caneyville. His grandsons, Bro. Stephen Mudd and Bro. Daniel Mudd will be officiating. Burial will be in the Caney Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Dermitt Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:15.
will move to Caney Creek Baptist Church in Caneyville on Sunday with visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. and going until time of services.
