William "Bud" McCorkle, 79, passed away November 22, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife Rene; children: Dana McCorkle, John (Jennifer) Bate, Edward Bate; grandchildren: Scotty, Jessie, Cassie, Alexandra, Aubrey, Katie (Levi), Sara, Sam, Audrey (Brian); great-grandchildren: Oliver, Madison, Benjamin; sisters: Sandy McCorkle, Sally McCorkle-Gordon, and Barbara Jean McCorkle. Bud was preceded in death by his son Scott McCorkle and granddaughter Cora. He was a loving father, wonderful husband, and dear grandfather and great-grandfather. Bud was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Memorial Visitation, Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores.