Clifford "Bud" Crusenberry

Clifford “Bud” Crusenberry, 69, Mooresville, died January 9, 2015, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Bud was born May 30, 1945, in High Splint, Kentucky, to the late Clifford and Eva (Ewing) Crusenberry.

He attended Mooresville High School and proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. He worked early on as a Mooresville Police Officer and later worked for many years as a computer programmer for Indianapolis Power & Light. Bud loved watching western movies and also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino. Devoted to his family, he never missed a meal out with his daughters and sisters.

Bud was preceded in death by a brother, Ricky Crusenberry.

Survivors include his daughters, Tarrah Crusenberry (Aaron White) of Denver, Colorado and Tracy Crusenberry of Mooresville; brother, Enos Crusenberry; sisters, Veda N. Ely of Pennington Gap, Virginia, Tincie Payne of Mooresville, Shirley R. Trusty of Mooresville, and Lena B. Beard of Mooresville; one step-grandchild, Jayda White; former spouse, Donna Edwards; a large host of nieces and nephews.

Friends and family will gather on Sunday, January 11, 2015, 1 to 3 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Pastor Terry Crist will officiate the 3 p.m. service on Sunday. The committal service will be held on Monday, January 12, 2015, 10 a.m. in the Mooresville Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the Mooresville Honor Guard. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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  1. We didn’t see you very often the past few years but we loved you just the same. Rest in peace and don’t worry about the girls. Love Nickie

  2. Sharing in your sorrows in the loss of Bud. We were friends for years – he rode to work with me, was an usher at my wedding and a true support system to us all. Thoughts and prayers to your family. Hold your memories close to your heart-strings they will keep you strong. Georgann West-Coop

  3. So sorry to hear about the passing of Bud, although I called him ‘Clifford’ to his face just for fun. Heartfelt sympathy to Tarrah Jane, Tracey Marie, Shirley, Bea, Tincie, Donna and the rest of the family. Love and prayers! Sharon and Mike Williams

  4. Your dad and I were very good friends. We both worked at IPL and dated briefly before he married and had you girls. We remained friends throughout the years. May you RIP my dear friend.


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