Raymond "Bud" Clifford Levan Jr

Raymond Clifford “Bud” Levan, Jr. 66 of Valdese, passed away on Friday January 9, 2026, at his residence.

He was born, September 20, 1959, in Iredell County, a son of the late Raymond Clifford Levan, Sr. and Dorries Ramsey Levan. Bud served his country as a member of the US Marine Corp and retired as a sergeant with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, a job he enjoyed immensely.

Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 33 years, Marsha Suzanne Price Levan of the home, two sisters, Lindsay Lippard ( Dicky) of Troutman and Ginger Houston (Paul) of Statesville, father-in-law, Gene Price of Valdese, brother-in-law, Doug Price (Marnie) of Valdese, sisters-in-law, Patti Griffin (Paul) of Valdese and Debbie Bumgarner (Darrell) of Rutherfordton.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 P.M. Tuesday January 13, 2026, at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.

Memorials may be made to the Catawba Valley Wildlife Club, % CVWC P.O. Box 544, Hickory, NC 28603.

An online obituary and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservice.com.