L. A. Bud Gaither, 86, a resident of Irving since 1953, died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Irving. Born May 24, 1930 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Luther Alexander and Olive Kay Wallace Gaither. He married Melva Morrison June 25, 1948 in Anna, Texas. They moved to Irving in 1953. He retired from Allis Chalmers Equipment. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Irving. Survivors include his wife Melva of Irving; daughter, Susan Wadon Work and husband James Lawrence of Denison; two sons, Ronald Adrian Gaither and wife Marcia Kay, and Scott Alexander Gaither, all of Irving; three grandchildren, Joshua James Work and wife Hope of Houston, Ashley Kay Garner and husband Teddy of Bedford and Brittany Adrian Marrs and husband Andy of Coppell; 7 great grandchildren, Kyler Dratwick, Conner Crawley, Carter Crawley, Brayden Marrs, Luke Garner, Gage Garner and Larissa J. Work. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 17 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 403 South Main Street, Irving, TX, just prior to the funeral service. Jeff Thompson and Jared Richard officiating. Burial to follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 East Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX. SERVICES

Visitation

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

First Baptist Church 403 South Main Street Irving, TX 75060

Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 1:00 PM

First Baptist Church 403 South Main Street Irving, TX 75060