Sadly, Mr. Warren Everett "Bud" Golding, age 77, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022.  Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

He was born July 16, 1944 in Clarksdale to Audrey Peacock and Everett Gwin Golding.  He eventually moved to Florida where he graduated from high school.  Upon graduation, he attended Tennessee Tech, majoring in business.  Bud was soon employed by Winn-Dixie as store manager in Miami, FL.  In 1972 Bud moved his family to Mississippi where he became store manager for Piggly Wiggly in Grenada.  In 1980, he purchased Spain's Supermarket where he took the grocery business by storm.  He was recognized in the 1985 issue of Progressive Grocer as an Outstanding Independent Grocer.  He was a formidable business competitor and recognized as a force to be reckoned with in the grocery industry.  He was an entrepreneur and was involved in several other businesses as well.  He retired from business in 1998 due to health issues.  An avid outdoorsman, Bud always enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Lou Golding; two sons, Tim Golding(Angie) and Jason Golding(Ashley), all of Grenada; seven grandchildren, Everette Golding(Kayla), Jayda Stout(Michael), Alexa Hodges(C.J.), Gage Golding, Mallory England, Emily Tillman and Landon Tillman; and four great-grandchildren, Ethan Golding, Rowan Golding, Cooper Hodges and Holston Little.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Linda Fishel and brother, Bradford Willis, Jr.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).