Reverend William L. “Bud” Shackelford, 86, of Baxter Springs, died at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Freeman Hospital. Though his home going was quick and unexpected, he was surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Tulsa, Okla., January 18, 1937, Bud was the son of Rev. William C. and Della (Welch) Shackelford.
Bud grew up in Miami Okla. graduating from Miami High School in 1955 and …