David Franklin Buck

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David F. "Poag" Buck, 86, Johnson City passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010, in the Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Monte Lee and Rosa McKeehan Buck. He was retired as a meat cutter from the Kroger Company, Johnson City, after 35 years of service. Mr. Buck was a member of the Watauga Point United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Central Community Neighborhood Watch.

Mr. Buck served in the United States Army during World War II as a tank mechanic in the Philippine Islands. He received the following commendations: Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal & Bronze Star, WW II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and Bronze Star, Honorable Service Label Button and Driver and Mechanic Badge.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Nola Marie Buck; a sister, Elizabeth Buck Fisher; a son-in-law, Alvin Tester; and two brothers-in-law: Harry Fisher and Monte Walker.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Barbara Clark Buck; Two Sons & Daughters-in-Law: David L. & Kathy Jo Buck and Keith & Patti Buck, all of Johnson City; A Daughter: Knelt Buck, of the home; Three Grandchildren: Rachel Tester, Shannon Buck and Cody Buck; Two Sisters: Anna B. Walker, Johnson City, and June B. Pritchard and husband, Sherman, Montezuma, North Carolina; Several Nieces & Nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Dr. Mike Pinner and Pastor Stephen Burkhart officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Jacob Tipton and Teshia Pruitt. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, will be: Keith Buck, Cody Buck, Joe May, Rusty Melton, David Hyder, Daniel Wilson, Danny Hendrix and Chris Mathes.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence.

Military Honors will be provided by The American Legion & Tennessee National Guard.

David married Barbara Jeanne Clark on 4 Sep 1948 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina. Barbara (daughter of William Henry Clark and Anna Bell Shoun) was born on 29 Aug 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Sep 2021 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John Bell David Lee Buck was born about 1954 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 5 May 2023 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, .

Monte married Rosa C. McKeehan on 5 Nov 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rosa (daughter of John Franklin McKeehan and Anna Mary Gourley) was born on 12 Jul 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in May 1984 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Carrie Hart. Carrie was born about 1870 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Anna Mary Gourley on 21 Apr 1889 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Anna (daughter of William R. Gourley and Mahala Catharine Rockhold) was born on 18 Oct 1869 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Nov 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in McKeehan Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Hannah Elizabeth McKeehan on 10 May 1860 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Hannah (daughter of Samuel McKeehan and Isabella Simerly) was born on 11 Dec 1837 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mahala Catharine Rockhold on 15 Aug 1866 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mahala (daughter of Francis W. Rockhold and Sarah Shell) was born on 19 Oct 1848 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Dec 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Payne Cemetery, , , Carter County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]