Gerald "Bud" Leon Wight

Gerald "Bud" Leon Wight, age 91, of Garnett, Kansas passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at his home. Bud was born May 23, 1925 in Iola, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Ansell) Wight. The family later moved to Garnett where Bud graduated from Garnett High School with the class of 1943. Bud heeded the call to serve his country in time of national emergency, joining the U.S. Marine Corps in Kansas City on September 15, 1943. Bud was sent to Camp Pendelton where he earned a sharp shooter medal before shipping out to the South Pacific. A veteran of World War II, Bud, participated in the liberation of the Philippine Islands. He was honorably discharged on March 5, 1946 and returned to Garnett. On December 19, 1945 Bud married Vergie Ashburn at Garnett. This union was blessed with two sons. Bud worked as an electrician and then as an appliance repairman for Sears & Roebuck. Bud was active in the Boy Scouts Troop #126 from 1961-1968 serving as Cubmaster and Scoutmaster. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Vergie, of the home; his two sons, Gerry Wight and Nancy of Garnett, Joel Wight and Rhonda of Richmond, Kansas; eight grandchildren; and fifteen great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Garnett. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Garnett Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Garnett VFW Post #6397. Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .