Augusta - Jesse "Bud" Howard Carel Jr., 74, passed away on February 21, 2017.

Bud was born on July 18, 1942 in Cushing, Oklahoma to Jesse Bert and Claudette (Robinson) Carel.  He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1963 until 1969 in Oklahoma.  He worked in construction most of his life.

Bud is survived by his daughter Kimberly Johnson of Medford, OK; sister Carolyn; granddaughters Stephanie, Tabitha, Olivia and Samantha; as well as seven great-grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him and those who knew him.  He was always there as a friend and a neighbor.  He was always willing to help someone, no matter if they were a neighbor or in another state.

We will all miss you "Bud".