Monte Lee Buck

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]

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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]

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John Bell David Lee Buck, 69, of the Central Community, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 5, 2023, at his residence. He was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., to the late David F. Buck and Barbara Clark Buck. David was a 1971 graduate of University High School and a 1976 graduate of ETSU with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in elementary education. He was an eighth grade teacher at Central Elementary School for 32 years and a beloved coach for the girls’ basketball team. David also refereed basketball and umpired for the Little League in Carter County for many years. In addition, he was inducted into the Carter County Teacher’s Hall of Fame in 2016 and the Carter County Sports Hall of Fame in 2017. He was also a member of the Carter County Board of Education for 12 years. David was a member of Oak Grove Christian Church and was baptized by the Reverend Gene Cornett at Powder Branch Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer, putt-putt champion and was a former member of the Elizabethton Golf Course Board of Directors. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant sister, Nola Marie Buck. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 47 years and the love of his life, Kathy Jo Buck, of the home; brother, Thomas Keith Buck (Patti) of Johnson City; one sister, Nelta Buck of Johnson City; two nieces, Rachel Marie Estep (Daniel) and Shannon Nicole Banner; great-niece, Anslie Pinkston; four nephews, Cody Keith Buck, Isaac Pinkston, Russell Hughes (Brittany) and Nicholas Hughes; great-nephew, Brayln Banner; two brothers-in-law, Kirk Hughes and Kim Hughes; two sisters-in-law, Karen Blevins and Kelly Reed; aunt, June Pritchard (Sherman); close friends, David Hyder and Letha Carr; and several cousins. A funeral service to honor the life of David will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 8, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Mr. Jeff Curtis, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Monday, prior to the service. The graveside service and committal will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are former and present faculty and students of Central Elementary School and members of Oak Grove Christian Church.