Frank Budra, affectionately known as “Pa”, was born on February 14, 1940, in Cambridge, MA, to Frankie and Connie Budra. He passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 84.
Frank dedicated his life to service and community.
He proudly served in the US Air Force for 20 years, and after his military retirement, he continued to serve as the Municipal Judge, Justice of the Peace, as well as Mayor of Pottsboro, Texas, for 22 years.
A man of many talents, he enjoyed crafting, woodworking, leatherwork, most of all spending time with his great grandchildren.
He was known for his relentless energy and never sitting idle.
Frank married the love of his life, Linda Perrin, on October 31, 1959, at Perrin Air Force Base in Pottsboro, Texas. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage filled with love and devotion.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Budra of Pottsboro, Texas; his three children, Susan Ensley and husband Mark of McKinney, Texas, Mike Budra of Pottsboro, Texas, and Mark Budra and wife Tammy of Pottsboro, Texas; his two grandchildren, Misty Gonner and Tanner Budra and wife Courtney; and three great-grandchildren, Madi, Shuggy, and Maddox. He also leaves behind his brother, Ron Budra and wife Mary Ann of Florida; two brothers-in-law, Paul Kuhns of Aurora, Illinois, and Larry Perrin and wife Debbi of Kentucky; and one sister-in-law, Barbara Budra of New Hampshire.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Frankie and Connie Budra, and his two brothers, Jimmy and Bobby Budra.
A memorial service to honor Frank’s life will be held at 4 PM on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Johnson-Moore Pottsboro Chapel, located at 511 W Hwy 120, Pottsboro, Texas 75076.
Frank’s legacy of service, skill, and dedication to his family and community will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
