Clarence "Bud" Crothers age 79 of Gallipolis died Tuesday evening August 3, 2021 at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital in Columbus.  Born on August 24, 1941 in Bloomfield Township Jackson County, Ohio to the late William and Rosa Hall Crothers.  He is also preceded in death by his brother Bert Crothers.

Bud loved to travel with his wife Doris and they had visited 49 of the 50 states.  He enjoyed fishing and was a huge Ohio State Buckeye Fan.  He treasured and loved his wife, children and grandchildren; they were his world. He was member of the Gallipolis Christian Church.  He retired as a Distribution Specialist at Paccar Parts Division.   He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1959 to 1961.

Bud is survived by his wife Doris Crothers of Gallipolis.  They were married on June 15, 1961 and celebrated 60 years of marriage.  Son, Mike Crothers of Charlottesville, Virginia, Daughter Terri Crothers of Gallipolis, Ohio, Daughter-in-law, Cathy Crothers of Scottsville, Virginia, 3 brothers, William (Marlene) Crothers of Columbus, Tom (Nikki) Crothers of Florida, Dan (Brenda) Crothers of Texas, Sister-in-law Shirley Crothers Marley of Portsmouth, Ohio, 5 grandchildren Becca, Sean, Allyson, Matthew Crothers of Virginia and Sydney Crothers of Gallipolis, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial Services will be 2:00 PM.  Friday August 6, 2021 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Lynn officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Full Military Honors will be presented after the service by the VFW #4464 Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to VFW #4464 Honor Guard.

An online guest registry available at waugh-halley-wood.com