- 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.
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1924 - 2010 (86 years)
