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Claude Dean "Bill" Buice

1930 - 2017

BORN

1930

DIED

2017

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Lord & Stephens Funeral Home - West

1211 Jimmy Daniel Road

Watkinsville, Georgia

Claude Buice Obituary

Claude Dean "Bill" Buice , 86, died January 4, 2017.

Mr. Buice retired from General Motors after thirty years and worked for Athens Stonecasting for over sixteen years. He was a member of Lighthouse Church of God and was preceded in death by his first wife, Sara Still Buice and a son, Kenny Buice of Auburn. He was one of thirteen children.

Funeral services will be Friday, January 6, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST. Interment will follow at Oconee Memorial Park.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Anderson Buice; seven children, Larry Buice of Buford, Randy Buice, Tim Buice, Mac Buice, all of Athens, Jack Buice of Nicholson, Scott Buice of Hull and Lee Elliott of Wilmington, NC; brother, Leon Buice of Gainesville; twenty-seven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Lord and Stephens, WEST, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Published by Athens Banner-Herald on Jan. 4, 2017.
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As the Buice family looks back over the well-lived life of Mr. Claude Dean may your hearts be filled with much joy and laughter as you recall all the happy times you shared together.-Psalm 90:10 -

Lisa Revrac

January 7, 2017

We are sorry for your loss, love you all!!

Kathy & Jeff Wood

January 6, 2017

Pop was very loved & so wonderful! Always fun to be around & never left home without his contagious smile! Rest peacefully in the arms if your lord & Savior! Have a good time now...you are home sweet home!!! We will miss seeing you! Always in our hearts, thoughts & prayers! Rita & Eddie Witcher

Rita & eddier Witcher

January 5, 2017

I am so sorry for your lost. The family will be in my prayers. All the Buice boys mean a lot to me. I watched them grow up. Bill was a wonderful man . Never had anything bad to say about anyone. He will be missed greatly. If the family needs anything at all, don't hesitate to call. 678-794-2133.

Debra Camp

Family Friend

January 5, 2017

Very sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and friend. Always remember the good times.

Damaras Reese

January 5, 2017

Love you Dad, I know you are with Jesus
Your Son Larry

Larry Buice

January 5, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel

January 4, 2017

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