Richard Leon "Bud" Diggs, Jr., age 50, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in a Houston, Texas hospital. Mr. Diggs was born in Naples, Texas on August 23, 1964, to Rev. Richard Diggs, Sr. and Lavern Cunningham Diggs.

Richard was a Methodist. He was a Ham Radio Operator. His call sign was KC5GOJ. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and riding horses.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Barbara Vanhooser.

He is survived by his fiancé, Tammy Alexander; four sons, Richard R. Diggs, John Diggs, Carl Diggs, and R.J. Diggs; two sisters, Brenda Davis and Beth Diggs; special aunt, Billie Jo Owen; special friends, Craig and Debbie Schluter, Laneigh and Keith Freeman and their two sons, Case and Trent, and Beeper and Devon Schluter; several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; his dogs, Baby, Tuff, and Dot; his horse, Sticker; donkey, Annie; and several chickens.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Springhill Cemetery in Naples, Texas, with Rev. Nolan Richey officiating.