Obituary of William Thomas Studdard

William Thomas Studdard, 75 of Talladega passed away peacefully April 17, 2016 surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Pine Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Jacky Morgan officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at Usrey Funeral Home in Talladega. Mr. Studdard was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He served in the National Guard for over 15 years and was retired from Kimberly-Clark after 34 years. He was a loving and devoted husband, daddy, paw-paw and brother. Tommy is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Kathleen C. Studdard, daughters Dixie Studdard Roberts (Donald), Donna Studdard Ballow (Joe, Jr.), brother Ray Studdard (Nettie), 5 grandchildren Tess Roberts Hilburn (Otis), Tiffany Roberts (Jimmie), Mallori Hudgins, Nicolas Hudgins, Colby Ballow, 2 great-granchildren Nicholas Hilburn and Parker Hilburn. He also leaves behind 17 great-grandfurbabies and his beloved pet Buddie. He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie D. and Alvie Mae Studdard, sister Alline Freeman, and brothers James H. Studdard and Charles E. Studdard. Pallbearers will be Don Roberts, Joe Ballow, Jr., Nicolas Hudgins, Otis Hilburn, Jimmie Birley, and Keith Galiano. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Saving Animals Volunteer Effort, P.O. Box 2246, Anniston, AL 36202.