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Danny Buck Obituary

Danny Buck

Knoxville, TN

Danny Willis Buck, age 51, of Knoxville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016. He was a local wrestler (Dr. Dan) for over 20 yrs. He was passionate about Dental Technology. He was also a car salesman, and will be truly missed.

He is preceded in death by parents, Dan Buck, Doris Adams; grandparents, Harry and Pauline Whitworth. Survivors fiancée, Amy Summer Duff, whose love and kindness was truly a blessing; sister, Amy Cordier, and husband Michael; nephews, Rusty Valentine and partner, Charles Bridges, Zachary Sadler; niece, Shelbie Sadler; uncle, Jim Whitworth and wife Martha; special cousins, Stacy Whitworth and wife Felicia, Amanda Lafone Whitworth.

The family requests privacy during this time of loss. Private Services will be held.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2016.

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Paula Cates

January 28, 2016

So sorry to hear of Dannys passing. Such a sweet funny man. He will be truly missed.

Tim Malone

January 20, 2016

RIP dear brother!!!

Tim Malone

January 20, 2016

Danny was my best friend and I will miss him dearly. Danny Buck... I love u brother and may you forever rest in peace in the presence of our Lord!!!
We lost a very gentle soul with this fellow.

Joyce Llewellyn Lane

January 19, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Joyce Llewellyn Lane

January 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss....went to Church with Danny and his Grandparents... Danny was a sweet and funny guy..Prayers for your family and friends

Robert Long

January 19, 2016

Dr.Dan you will be missed I seen you wrestle and now your in heaven doing what you love thanks for being a good person God bless your family and friends

Stacy Whitworth

January 18, 2016

Miss you CUZ.

Jimmy Marshall

January 18, 2016

This is so sad. Danny was one of those people everybody wanted to be around. RIP my friend.

January 18, 2016

I am sorry for your loss and extend sincere condolences. May the God of tender mercies comfort you during this time of grief and your fond memories sustain you.

Suzy Gibson Brooks

January 18, 2016

I have known Danny for 20 plus years and I have to say he was a great friend to me and my mama. He will be missed greatly. Till we meet again Danny. Prayers and condolences for the family during this time.

Mary Kitty Johnson

January 18, 2016

Sorry to hear of Danny's passing. From what I knew of him, he seemed nice. Praying for the family.

Misty Weeks

January 18, 2016

Danny was my youth leader many years ago....you will sadly be missed Uncle Buck!

Benny & Kathy Bowling

January 18, 2016

So sorry for your loss such a sweet person with a big heart our prayers are with the family

LeAnne west

January 18, 2016

Hello fellow Pioneers, I am posting this in remembrance of our dear friend Danny Buck "class of 1982" some of you may know that he passed away in January 14, 2016. He has been cremated! Tim Malone and I want to have a memorial service for him in Danny's honor, on Friday January 22, 2016 at our Church from 6-8pm. Location is Rockford Baptist Church, 4104 Old Knoxville Highway Rockford Tn 37853. If anyone that sees this has any pictures of him that would like to share with us all please bring them and if you would like to say something about our friend you will have that opportunity to do so. Thank each of you in advanced for your friendship through the years and hope to see each of you on Friday night!

January 18, 2016

Danny but what can you say wrestle with him for over 20 years what a great guy my thoughts and prayers go out to the family sincerely Tim Reed

Class of 82 Doyle High School

January 18, 2016

RIP dear friend, I thank my God upon every remembrance of you (Philippians 1:3) You will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

Vicki Smith

January 18, 2016

so sorry to hear this. Danny was one of my faves when I ran the KenJo on Maryville Pike and Topside Road. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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