Milton John Faynor
Milton John “Bud” Faynor, of Eaton Rapids, MI, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on August 9, 1942, in Flint, MI, Bud was the son of Milton and Mary (Vlachovic) Faynor. He moved to Eaton Rapids with his family at the age of 5, growing up on the family farm and graduating with the Eaton Rapids High School Class of 1960.
After high school, Bud began his professional journey, first working for Carefree, then Allied, before ultimately building a long career with General Motors, where he worked for many years until his retirement in 1998.
A lifelong outdoorsman, Bud embraced hunting, fishing, and trapping as more than hobbies, they were a true way of life. In his younger years, he bought and sold furs and developed a passion for snowmobile racing and motorcycle riding. His greatest love, however, was fishing. Bud competed in numerous bass and ice fishing leagues and tournaments throughout the Midwest. He was a proud member of the Mid State Bass Busters and the Michigan B.A.S.S. Federation, earning “Top Fisherman” and “Angler of the Year” honors alongside his son in 2003. Known throughout the fishing community for his mastery of tightline ice fishing, Bud received notable recognition and had articles published about his unique techniques.
Bud cherished family gatherings and took great pride in providing the fish for the family’s annual fish fry, a tradition that served numerous loved ones each year.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Nicholas Curry. Bud is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judy (Wolf) Faynor; his children, Cassi (Bill) Greco and Jon (Taundra) Faynor; grandchildren Mitchell (Jessica) Curry, Kaitlyn Faynor (fiancé Buddy Douglas), Courtney Faynor, Christian (Ashley) Greco, Carinne Greco, and Ava Greco; great-grandchildren Bensyn Curry, Mila Hart, Miley Curry, Jameson Curry, and two more on the way; sister Pat Faynor; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Duane and Joan Royston; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Skinner Funeral Home, Eaton Rapids Chapel, with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. Those wishing to honor Bud may consider memorial contributions to Eaton Community Palliative Care or a charity of one’s choice. To share memories or leave online condolences, please visit SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.