John Delano Buck

December 3, 1946 - October 5, 2018
John Delano Buck

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John Delano Buck age 71, a resident of 31 Gail Avenue, Chocowinity, NC died Friday, October 5, 2018 at his home.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Mr. Buck was born on December 3, 1946 in Beaufort County the son of the late Walter Wilson Buck, Sr. and Martha Eva Taylor Buck. He enjoyed cooking, most any outdoor activity and watching sports especially the Washington Redskins when it came to football and the North Carolina Tar Heels when it came to basketball.
Most of all he loved his family especially cherishing the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. John will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife: Margaret Mercer Buck of the home, three sons: Eric Buck of Chocowinity: Johnny Buck of Arkansas; Michael Vandiford: a brother: Wilson Buck of Chocowinity; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son: Jackie Buck, two sisters: Martha Sheppard and Becky Schere.
You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com.
Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is serving the Buck family.

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  • October 11, 2018
    christina buck says:
    Rip Poppy sending lots of love its hard to believe your gone .I going to miss seeing you and cutting your hair and when i trim your mutsache spit in my face because it tickled.Dont worry we will do our best to take care of Mema . love you JD.Us Buck girls will truly miss you

  • October 10, 2018
    Kimberly Buck says:
    I miss you so much already Poppa J.D. Hug Jackie for me. I love you! RIP!!

  • October 08, 2018
    Johnny Buck says:
    Glad Your in a better place can't believe your gone You were my Dad but also my best friend gonna miss you horrible RIP till we meet again

  • October 08, 2018
    Kris Cartwright says:
    Sure wish I'd seen you more over the years. You were a great father to me growing up, I love and miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless yall in everyway.

  • October 08, 2018
    Pickett, Renda and family Voliva says:
    Prays for all

  • October 07, 2018
    Susan Buck says:
    Absent from the body, present with the Lord. Our love to all the family. Tom and Susan Buck.

  • October 07, 2018
    Rachel Buck says:
    You were a very special person in my life papa, i took your lifesavers, brought you chicken salad sandwhichs and took care of you for the time i was here and i love you so much go get me a bearr youre already missed papa jd❤❤❤❤❤