of Hughes, AR
April 20, 1936 - April 6, 2016
Alvy Don Buck, 79, of Hughes, AR went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.
Don was a crop duster pilot for many years and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Thomas Edison Buck and Mayfus Buck Wilkins
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Mary Catherine Buck; 2 daughters: Anita Smith (Steve) of Kennett, MO and Tina Elizabeth Jones of Hornersville, MO; a son, Edison Don Buck (Beth) of Tuscaloosa, AL; a sister, Linda Ann Miller (Wallace) of Cuba, AL; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; a niece, Catherine Denise Roberts (Anthony) of Munford, TN; a brother in law: John Lamar Ronson of Corvallis, MT; a sister in law, Evelyn King of Millington, TN; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
The visitation will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, AR on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 PM.
The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 2:00 PM.
Interment will take place at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR.
An online guestbook is available at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westmemphis.
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6 Condolence(s)
Clint Brinson
Saturday, April 9, 2016
I always regret to learn of a friends passing. Don was a dear friend and and a fellow crop-duster. I recall many times when he would shine his headlights down his air-strip so I could see how to land my plane. I haven't seen Don in years but I always thought of him as a dear friend. I offer my condolences to Ms. Mary and family.
Bobby Henry
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Mary and Tina. In my years of working with Don, I came to realize that Don was a great person. From the routine day to day work to landing his plane while it was on fire, every day was totally different from the previous. The saying that a “he would give you the shirt off of his back” does not do justice to his character. He was always willing to help. He will be missed.
Glen Estes
Friday, April 8, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Don's passing. It was a pleasure working with him at Helena Chemical for almost 10 years. My thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Mary and the rest of the family. Buck was one of a kind and a good friend! He will be missed greatly.
FAIRY CUPPLES FORD
Friday, April 8, 2016
Mr. Don was a wonderful friend to our family for many years. Many meals with Mr Don and Ms Mary. I know he and Daddy are "crop dusting" in Heaven now. Prayers for the family. Love to all...the family of H.E. (Jr) and Gracie Cupples !
Suzy Cupples Brown
Friday, April 8, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Don. He has been a friend of the Cupples family for many years. Prayers for Ms. Mary.
Sincerely,
Suzy Cupples Brown
Bob and Pat Walker
Friday, April 8, 2016
A loss of a good friend Wish the family the best