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1938
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2023
Buck Trent Obituary
Buck Trent was a country music guitarist and banjoist who played on Dolly Parton's hit song "Jolene" and had a regular role on "Hee Haw."
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Mr JR.
October 19, 2023
My condolences.
Nik Mueller
October 16, 2023
He and Roy Clark are dueling their Banjos in Heaven.
Gary Doyle
October 13, 2023
I opened a show for Buck when I played with the Poindexter band down in Sarasota back in the 70s. He was a wonderful, gracious, incredibly talented musician who I cherish the memory I have of playing with him. God's speed my friend.
Harley & Deborah Poquette
October 11, 2023
God Speed our friend! Thank you for you kindness, Buck was the BEST! Harley was 12 years old when he heard Buck playing the Banjo on the Porter Wagner Show. Harley bought a 5 String Banjo and taught himself to play! We were so excited to see and meet Buck at his shows. Buck always took the time to share stories of his days with Roy Clark and Dolly! I was so glad to see Harley's idol be as kind and generous as Harley imagine! Rest In Peace our friend!
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Laura Stafford
October 11, 2023
Buck Trent was my second cousin..Growing up hearing all good things about Buck, made me proud to be kin to him. Bucks mother was my grandfather's (Zeno Johnson))sister. I never got to tell him how proud I was of him,. A poor boy from Spartanburg S.C. made himself a legend.. He made the first electric banjo. I love you Buck
Gary Earhart
October 11, 2023
Branson Missouri
Danny Lee Surber
October 10, 2023
Dan Surber
I first met Buck at The Mosque in Richmond Va when I was 12 , He was very nice to a Kid who loved his picking, We`ve been friends ever since we met again with Shot Jackson, Buck has been a friend a hero, a mentor, & a brother to me for over 55 years, Rest in peace old Pal WE love you, Gods speed !!
Elizabeth Bell
October 10, 2023
R.I.P. Buck
Bill Habich
October 10, 2023
Met Buck in Louisville, Ky, at which time he purchased a motor home from our dealer ship. A real, true country gentleman, played a mean banjo. Enjoyed his humor.
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