{"id":92023,"date":"2025-02-12T13:20:06","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T18:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=92023"},"modified":"2025-02-12T13:20:06","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T18:20:06","slug":"j-merrill-buck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=92023","title":{"rendered":"J Merrill Buck"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92024\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thumbnail-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thumbnail-1.webp 340w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Thumbnail-1-256x300.webp 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 340px) 100vw, 340px\" \/>\r\n<div>\r\n\r\nJ Merrill Buck, a past resident of Marion, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Punta Gorda, Florida. \u00a0J was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on August 12, 1930, to Ray and Nellie (Williams) Buck.\r\n\r\nJ was a graduate of Fairmount High School, maintaining a relationship with a couple classmates until his death. \u00a0Upon finishing high school, he joined the National Guard, serving until joining the Navy in 1948. \u00a0Subsequent to his Navy service, he enlisted in the Naval Reserves.\r\n\r\nJ married Joan McMillan Buck on October 18, 1952. \u00a0They were married for 66 years with two children, Jay (Cathryn) Buck of Carmel, IN, and Christy (Paul) Butche of Punta Gorda, FL.\r\n\r\nFamily, of course, was number one for J. \u00a0As well as his children, his brood includes four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. \u00a0He enjoyed watching them all in a wide variety of activities, including music, art, sports, dance, and academics.\r\n\r\nHis grandchildren and great-grandchildren are scattered over the country as they have pursued or are pursuing successful careers. \u00a0His grandchildren are Jason (Staci) Buck of Santa Rosa, FL, Julie (Scott) Moorehead of Carmel, IN, Amanda Butche of Punta Gorda, FL, and Gabriel Butche of Waterford, MI. \u00a0His great-grandchildren are Avery Buck of Memphis, TN, Jackson Buck of Malibu, CA, Sofani Buck of Mt. Pleasant, MI, Anna Buck of Santa Rosa, FL, Mason and Marlee Moorehead of Carmel, IN, and Savannah Conn of Avon, IN.\r\n\r\nIn addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Buck, Dwight Buck, and Carol Pressler.\r\n\r\nJ worked several jobs after his honorable discharge from the service but excelled as a Die Maker\/Blank Developer for General Motors, where he retired after 40 years of service. \u00a0Post-retirement, he was asked to continue working for GM on a contract basis, which gave him the opportunity to travel both domestically and internationally, an opportunity he really enjoyed.\r\n\r\nJ volunteered with Crippled Children\/Adults Society for many years, supplying much-needed transportation to doctor appointments and the management of the supplies warehouse.\r\n\r\nJ enjoyed watching sports, particularly Marion Giants basketball, with season tickets until he moved to Florida. \u00a0Another passion was racing, with Sprints, Winged, and Indy Car being among his favorites. \u00a0He enjoyed trips to the racetrack with buddies, as well as watching them in the comfort of his recliner at home with his signature snack of crackers and cheese.\r\n\r\nGenealogy was another hobby enjoyed by J, spending many a day researching on his computer or even traveling through the east coast hunting down information in hometown libraries.\r\n\r\nAbove all, he will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. \u00a0J was called a \u201cwonderful man\u201d by all who met him.\r\n\r\nThe family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.\r\n\r\nImmediately following the visitation, a service to celebrate J\u2019s life will begin at 1:00 pm with Pastor Jeff Timmons officiating. Burial will take place at Estates of Serenity.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to your local animal shelter or \u201cMore Than a Phone\u201d, a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse at https:\/\/morethanaphone.networkforgood.com\/projects\/91331-main-giving-page\r\n\r\nMemories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"obituary-description__store\">To send flowers to the family of J, please\u00a0<a class=\"obituary-description__store--link\" href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-north-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=36547132&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1050496179.1738002651:GS1.1.1739384303.7.1.1739384314.49.0.0&amp;tcouuid=c6c0792c-c0f2-4708-9240-cb0c5083d24c&amp;mtph=1\" rel=\"noopener\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>J Merrill Buck, a past resident of Marion, Indiana, passed away on February 7, 2025, in Punta Gorda, Florida. \u00a0J was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on August 12, 1930, to Ray and Nellie (Williams) Buck. 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