He was born in Williamsburg, Kentucky on February 22, 1939. He was married to Jane Elizabeth Schneider on August 28, 1957.
Bud had a career in drywall and construction. He had a passion for any type of racing or cars, but especially NASCAR.
He is survived by his son, Douglas Evans, his daughter, Deborah Burke, grandchildren, Joshua Evans, Brandy Evans, Rusty Williamson, Taylor Burke, Tara Sims, Robert Neukam, Tyler Evans, Taylor Evans and Ashley Evans, as well as his sisters, Christine Reed and Norma Clay.