United States Air Force Veteran, Emmett Douglas "Bud" "Andy" Anderson, 89, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on September 7, 1930 in Madisonville to the late Emmett Anderson and Grace Page Anderson Davis. Emmett was a 1949 graduate of Madisonville High School where he was a valuable member of the basketball team. Upon graduation he entered the United States Air Force where he proudly served our country from 1950 to 1954. He earned the rank of Technical Sergeant and served his tour of duty in England. After an honorable discharge from the USAF he returned to Kentucky and attended Bowling Green Business College where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. The majority of Emmett's work career was spent in Madisonville.  He was instrumental in the management operations of Badgett Mine Stripping and ANDALEX Resources, Cimarron Division, where he was loved and respected. He retired in 1997.

Bud was passionate about keeping himself healthy and could often be found on the golf course or walking the mall with friends.  He was an avid fan of the Nashville Predator's Hockey Team and the UK basketball team. He enjoyed attending the races at Kentucky Downs and playing cards with long time friends.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Delores May Anderson Barbour; and his beloved cousins, Robert and Donald.

Survivors include his niece, Donalyn Barbour Donaldson (Bob) and family of Shadow Hills, CA; great-niece, Mariah Feldhaus; great-nephews, Derek McLaughlin and Ryan Donaldson; and a host of Anderson and Page cousins whose lives have been enriched by him and his love for family.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 21, 2020 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Chaplain William McCann officiating. Burial to follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville with military honors conducted by the United States Air Force and the Hopkins County Honor Guard.

The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bud's memory to the donors charity of choice.