Sunday's Obituary: Ulysses G. LeFevre, Jr.

Ulysses (Bud) Grant LeFevre, Jr., 70, passed away on March 27, 2014, at the Willard Walker Hospice House in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born on October 29, 1943 in Lancaster, PA, although Watertown, NY was his hometown where he grew up. He graduated from Adams Center High School, NY, in 1961, where he was an accomplished athlete in baseball, basketball and football. After high school he attended Valley Forge Military School and then Winona State University.

He was the owner of the Triple B restaurant in Burrville, NY for many years. Before moving to Fayetteville in 2009, he was a resident of Myrtle Beach, SC, where he owned a pool service business for many years.

Bud was preceded in death by his father, Ulysses Grant LeFevre, Sr., and his mother, Dorothy Vollrath LeFevre.

He is survived by his companion of 45 years, Kay Mentry DeVito, one sister, Bonnie Patrick, one brother Robert LeFevre, his aunt, Betty Ann Vollrath, numerous nieces and nephews and a cousin, Mary Louise Corrigan from Downingtown, PA.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Donations may be made to the Fayetteville Animal Shelter, 1640 S Armstrong Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Condolences may be sent to www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com

NOTE; Photo and text taken verbatim from Epting Funeral Home.

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