Lester "Buck" Scearce

Lester Scearce Obituary

Lester 'Buck' Scearce

DANVILLE - Lester "Buck" Scearce, 85, of 407 Edgewood Drive, Danville, died Friday, August 15, 2008, at VA Medical Center, Salem, following a decline in health for six months. Born Novem-ber 27, 1922, in Danville, he was the son of the late Lesley S. Scearce and Emazetta Edwards Scearce. He was married to the late Hazel Spivey Scearce.

Mr. Scearce was a member of Southall Baptist Church and attended State Line Baptist Church. Most of his life was spent in Danville, and he was a self-employed well driller. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army military police in England.

Survivors include a son, Mark Wayne Scearce and wife Cheryl of Pelham; a daughter Joan Leonard and husband David of Danville; two brothers, David Scearce of Georgia and Ronald Scearce and wife Paula of Danville; a sister Margie Flynn of Charlotte, N.C.; son-in-law Jeff Smith of Danville; grandchildren Randall Lee Scearce, Anthony Wayne Scearce, Kelly Haver Scearce, Doris Adkins and Brenda Smith; and a great-grandchild Allen Thompson. A special thanks is given to Marvin Bud Carter for being such a good neighbor and friend. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Scearce was predeceased by a daughter Joyce Smith.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Wallace officiating. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Dan River Post 1097 honor guard. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, August 18, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Swicegood Funeral Home. At other times, the family will be at the residence Mr. Scearce's son, 359 Hoskins Road, Pelham.

The family requests memorial contributions be sent to State Line Baptist Church, 651 Holland Road, Danville, VA 24541.

Swicegood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Danville Register & Bee and partners from Aug. 16 to Aug. 18, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Lester Scearce

13 Entries

Piedmont Endocrinology Inc. Dr. Mahmoud, Teresa and Katrina

August 21, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Jewell (Spivey) Brown

August 19, 2008

Joan and Mark: I was deeply saddened to hear of Uncle Buck's Passing. I didn't see you all alot, but I very well remember all the good times I had at the Old Homeplace.One of my main memories was the box of Oatmeal creme pies that were always on top of the fridge when we came to visit, and the blackberry bushes along the driveway. I think of you all quite a bit. Will keep you all in my Prayers. Feel free to contact me if you like. ...........All our Love and Prayers, Jewell and Family

Shirlene Rudder

August 18, 2008

Joan, Mark; you ALL are in our thoughts and prayers....it was an honor to know and have a friend like your dad was to me....Joan, Mark, I want to thank you for being the wonderful friends that you both have been. May you feel God's love surround you during this difficult time and I know that God will be with you in the days ahead. I love you all.
hugs and prayers.
Shirlene

LINDA WARREN

August 18, 2008

JOAN AND DAVID,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW THE LOVE AND CARE YOU AND DAVID GAVE YOUR DAD. HE ALWAYS SAID THAT HE DID'NT KNOW WHAT HE WOULD DO WITHOUT YOU TWO. HE LOVED DAVID AS IF HE WERE HIS OWN SON, AND OFTEN TOLD PEOPLE THIS. HE SAID DAVID TOOK BETTER CARE OF HIM THAN THE DOCTORS DID.
HE ALWAYS SAID HOW FORTUNATE HE WAS TO HAVE A DAUGHTER THAT LOVED HIM SO MUCH.HE ALSO SAID HE LOVED DAVID AS MUCH AS IF HE WERE HIS OWN CHILD.I WANT TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. I KNOW AS MUCH AS YOU LOVED HIM AND TOOK CARE OF HIM, THAT YOU WILL SURELY MISS HIM.
LOVE AND PRAYERS
LINDA WARREN

Donnie and Kim Wyatt

August 17, 2008

Mark and family,
We are sorry for your lost and will lift your family in prayer.

TOM & EMMA LEWIS

August 17, 2008

JOAN, MARK AND ALL THE FAMILY.
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS. WE'LL ALL MISS "UNCLE
BUCK" SEE YOU SOON.

Mike Terry

August 16, 2008

Dear Ronald, Paula, Jeff and the entire Scearce family, sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort. My prayers are with you.

Darryl & Penny Brummett

August 16, 2008

Mark & family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Buck was a very good man and I know you and everyone that knew him will miss him so much. He was always such a dear friend to my dad and mom (Kenny & Lucy Thomas) and I know dad will miss him so much and their talks about their gardens and their old well drilling days. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Violet Wyles

August 16, 2008

Joan and rest of familyI understand your heartbreak and I am praying for strength for you all. but remember we can see our loved ones again. Joan contact me when you can

Danny & Diane Cook

August 16, 2008

To THe Scearce Family;
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Buck. He was a wonderful man.He always had a "heck" of a garden.He will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.We will continue to keep your family in our prayers.

Judy Lambert

August 16, 2008

I'm so Sorry. I loved Your Dad
He can now rest in his Fathers Arms
Good By Uncle Buck
Love Judy

Betty Powell Wyatt

August 16, 2008

Mark and family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's death. I have known Buck all of my life and he was a good man and friend to my dad. If there is any thing I can do for any of you, please let me know. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you at this time of need.

Frank Bray III (Junior)

August 16, 2008

Mark, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I have always had a lot of respect for Buck. May God be with you and your family in your time of grief.

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