LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Billy “Buck” Cudd, age 49, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born July 26, 1976, a son of Larry Edward “Rusty” Cudd, Sr. and Brenda Hodge McClain. Buck loved fishing, NASCAR, and Carolina Gamecocks. He was employed as a cook at 903 Grill, and his customers would follow him no matter where he cooked. Buck was a simple man who enjoyed life and never met a stranger. All who knew him loved him. His son, Cooper, was his whole world and he loved every minute they spent together.
He is survived by his son, Cooper Williams; his mother, Brenda McClain (Henry); his father, Rusty Cudd (Mary); siblings, Crystal Laney (Kevin), Larry “Bubby” Cudd, Jr., Amber Cudd, and Toni Cudd (Michael Shaw); and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Buck was preceded in death by a brother, Corey Cudd.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Burgess Funeral Home.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
