Bud C. Pillow,  80, of Benton Harbor passed away Tuesday July 14, 2020 at his residence.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Those wishing to leave a message or share a memory with the family online may do so by using the link located on this page.

A celebration of Bud's life will be held at a later time.

Bud was born on January 20, 1940 in Leachville, Arkansas to James W. & Bethel (Cook) Pillow. He graduated from Benton Harbor High School in 1958 and married the love of his life, Janie Stowe in 1960. He was a truck driver for over 40 years which included Producer's Creamery, McDonald's Creamery, Signal Delivery & Penske.

In his free time Bud enjoyed fishing, small game hunting, playing cards with family, casino visits, and most of all having coffee and good conversations with his coffee clutch buddies at Mill Creek Charlie's.

Bud is survived by his three daughters, Kim (Chris) Grenon of Lawrence; Kelly (Rich) Justice of Watervliet, and Kristin (Fred) Nitz of Baroda; his brother Jim (Gail) Pillow of New Hampshire; and his special sister in-law Colleen Pillow of Lawrence. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

In addition to his parent's Bud was preceded in death by his wife Janie, spending 47 years together; his sister, Barbara (Pillow) Kavanaugh; and brothers Don and Kenneth Pillow.