Charles David Cudd Sr.'s Obituary
Charles David Cudd, Sr. passed away suddenly in Memphis. On May 11th 2025 at 86 years of age, Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Cudd of New Orleans Louisiana, his mother and stepfather, Lola and Thomas Smith of Leesville, Louisiana.
Charles is survived in death by his children. Charles David Cudd Jr of Memphis Tennessee, his daughter, Cynthia Singleton, (Keith) and grandchildren James Singleton, and Ashley Singleton of Murfreesboro, TN. He has also survived by his brothers Gene Cudd of Leesville, Ronald Cudd of Alvin, Texas, Bobby Cudd (Evelyn) and his sister, Linda Laurent (Larry) of Alexandria, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charles retired as a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy in 1974. He developed and implemented policies and procedures manual for air traffic control, established, a training program and led the division and top recognition at operations readiness inspections. He earned 4 Good Conduct Medals, A National Defense Service Award Navy Commendation ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, 3 Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation, (Gallantry Cross), and he served onboard the U.S.S. HANCOCK (CVA) 19 and the U.S.S GUAM.
After the military, Charles earned his degree from Louisiana State University, a bachelor's of art in political science. With minors in geology and economics.
He later worked for international companies such as teaching flight operations and training in Iran, and Tooke Engineering in multiple positions over the years.
He loved traveling, learning about other cultures and food and lived in Las Vegas for thirty six years, exploring the region.
He was well-loved by his family and friends and we'll be greatly missed.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 1:00 P.M. until 1:45 P.M. at Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville. Graveside services will be held on May 16th at 2:00 P.M. at Canaan Baptist Cemetery on Highway 8 in Leesville.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.labbymemorialfh.com
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