Mr. R.W. “Jimmy” Buck Sr., husband of Faye H. Buck, of Modoc, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009.

A graveside service was held Friday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m. at Sunset memorial Gardens in Graniteville, with Chaplain Lynda Sims officiating.

Mr. Buck was retired from PYA/Monarch Foods as sales manager and former owner of Burgers and Cream in Bath. He enjoyed traveling, was an avid golfer and was a Georgia Bulldog fan.

In addition to his wife, survivors include his mother, Louise G. Buck, Augusta, Ga.; children, Randy Hammock, Augusta, Beverly Buck (Rusty) Jennings, Martinez, Ga., Faye Buck (Ray) Griswell, North Augusta, Lynn Buck (Allen) Griffis, Waynesboro, Ga., Rod W. (Helen) Buck Jr., Augusta, Ga. and April Buck Waynesboro, Ga.; his sister, Janie Buck (Paul) Walton, Martinez, Ga.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and his faithful canine companion, “Teddie.”

He was preceded in death by his father, J.M. Buck Sr., and his brother, J.M. Buck Jr.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alliance Hospice, 802 E. Martintown Rd., North Augusta, SC 29841.

Hatcher Funeral Home, Langley, was in charge of arrangements.