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1930
DIED
2025
Buck White Obituary
Buck White was a Grand Ole Opry member and the patriarch of the family group The Whites.
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51 Entries
Pamela Mahadeo
July 29, 2025
To the Whites, my heartfelt condolences to all of you. So sorry for your loss. Your father was a great singer and piano player and loved watching him dance. But heaven rejoices to have an other angel. Stay blessed cause God loves him more than you do
Silena Donley
June 29, 2025
God Bless you all. He was a great singer and Dancer. God needed a new ANGEL who could also play any instrument almost. RIP.
Selma Bowers
June 12, 2025
We really enjoyed hearingBuck sing and playing the piano and his
Mandolin. It was a joy to see him sing with his daughters.
Billy tharpe
June 11, 2025
Listen to y he whites sing he took your place. Was so amazing buck will be missed G OD BLESS THE FAMLIY
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David Templeton
May 14, 2025
I have always loved The Whites and Mr. Buck will be missed by many. I enjoyed seeing them at the Opry several times and always enjoyed Bucks enthusiasm and energy he brought every time. His passing saddens me but I know he´s in a much better place now singing with the Angels. God bless the entire White family. You are all loved by so many of us.
Glenda Ennis
May 7, 2025
I love the White singers especially Buck singing He took my place , I couldn´t stop crying and sent it to my Son Jeff who cried also. What a beautiful song . The Lord has given me songs also and we cry every time we play them I believe they are anointed Like Bucks thank you all.
Glenda Ennis
May 7, 2025
I love all the White singers especially Buck singing /He took my place / I believe was the name. I cried all the while He was singing and sent it to (my Son who cried with me )what a song , and singer. RIP , and love to the Family
Selma Bowers
May 6, 2025
Me and my husband love to hear and play the instruments. He was a wonderful . Weloved to hear him sing with his daughters. Ennis and Selma Bowers.
Eddie MacHale
May 5, 2025
From Ireland.
Hard to believe that the great Buck White has gone and left us all.
He was a person that for some reason you thought that he would live forever.
People are so lucky that they live in a country where you can go and see these fantastic musicians
I live in a rural area in the west of Ireland and thank god that we now have the ways of tuning in and listening to this great music.
As I write this I am listening to the Whites singing Sunny Side.
You had a great long life Buck and I wish you well on your final journey.
My sincerest sympathies to all, and may his gentle and kind soul rest in peace.
Go dtuga dhia slan abhaile Thu
Eddie Mac Hale
Selma Bowers
March 28, 2025
We so loved to hear him singing with his daughters
Sorry for the loss to your family.The Bowers family in Elizabethton Tennessee.
Rev. James Merillat
March 23, 2025
I was just listening to "Hangin Round the Mistletoe" and I just loved hearing Buck sing that song! What a joy his music brought to my heart! It was like he was singing my thoughts! Thanks Buck! We will see you in heaven so we can continue singing together for all eternity! All praise to Jesus!
Robert & Linda Leach
March 19, 2025
We are long time fans of the Whites and had a special place in our hearts for Buck White. He was a man of true Spirit in his love for God, his family and all that ever seen this man. The music has lost a great musician but Heaven´s Choir has a new voice and true spirit.
Robert & Linda Leach
Larry Melton
February 26, 2025
Great talent. My condolences to the family.
Larry Melton
David Johnson
February 2, 2025
I met Buck a few years ago at the Mid Ohio Valley Opre in McConnnellsville, Ohio. We went back stage to tell him about Smokie Donaldson's guitar that he had given to him. He was very gracious to us and we chatted for awhile.
Amy Rice
February 1, 2025
My best childhood memories include hours of listening to you and your girls being played on vinyl and my parents playing/singing along. Go high on that mountain sir....
Tom Blanton
January 31, 2025
Buck you will be missed, always enjoyed listening to you and your daughters you girls will be in our thoughts and prayers thee good Lord is taken so many of our friends and loved ones I for one will be glad when we meet in heaven no more pain no more suffering no more sorrow
Minister Lynda Sue Curtis Thomas
January 30, 2025
I will never forget you sweet friend. I love your music. You always made me smile when you performed your wonderful and delightful music.
Davis'
January 28, 2025
We are saddened to learn that Buck White, founder of the Grammy Award-winning bluegrass trio the Whites, has died, and send our heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family. He will surely be missed by all who loved and cherished him. The Whites appeared in the movie, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" playing "Keep on the Sunny Side" and sang the soundtrack for the movie. They also become celebrated bluegrass artists.
Thank you, Mr. White, for sharing your musical talents with us. You led an award-winning trio, becoming Grand Ole Opry members, induction into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Grammys awards, at the CMAs, ACMs, and more. You accomplished much. Thank you.
Please continue to cherish your good memories, and may they always provide some comfort for you. May prayers strengthen you and God´s loyal love always comfort and sustain you. Psalm 23
Darrell mccall.
January 28, 2025
No one will ever feel his shoes, the sweetest dearest man and oh the talent we love you and we´ll see you again. Someday we´ll always remember the day you spent with us in Fredonia Texas with the girls rest in peace. We love you Buck !!!. Mona and Darrell Mccall.
Betty J Bagwell
January 22, 2025
Prayers for your family.
Buck was my favorite on Country Road tv.
Athol Ryan
January 20, 2025
My sincere condolences. I never met Buck nor saw him perform. However as an aspiring mandolin player many thousands of miles away in New Zealand he inspired me with his music and in particular with his mandolin playing. His touch and feel was second to none that I have ever heard. I tirelessly worked on his versions of Closer Walk With Thee and Kentucky Waltz, Sassy Frans and Bucks Run. I recorded my versions of these and other Buck White tunes and sent these to a number of my musician friends. Not as an imitation, but as a disciple and wanting to get the same feel and delicate touch. An inspiration to whom I owe my thanks and love of this music.
Dorothy Rogers
January 19, 2025
Sending my heartfelt condolences to dear family members in the passing of Buck. I enjoyed your family music on different tv shows. May our Heavenly Father give each of you comfort and peace in all the coming days. Sincerely, Dorothy Rogers, ABQ., NM
Tammy Carlisle
January 18, 2025
I met the White's in 2015 at the Grand Ole Opry. They made me feel so welcome. I remember Mr. White asked me if I knew what to do when things got to be more than I could handle. I told him, "Let go & let God." He smiled & said, "That's it." I have tried my best to remember to do just that. Especially after losing my husband in 2023. My fave memory was meeting them & they prayed for me. That was so very special to me. Y'all made a big difference in my life that day. The White's will ALWAYS be my heroes. I send all my love & prayers to the family.
Chet Powers
January 18, 2025
I am so sofor your lost.Mr. Buck was the best and my good buddy he will be missed thoughts and prayers to y'all...
Chet "the barber " Powers
Mitch Matthews
January 18, 2025
You kept bluegrass and traditional country music alive for further generations, sir. I thank you for that.
Randall R Ward
January 18, 2025
He was a wonderful man. My prayers are with you all.
Zane and Nancy Brashares
January 17, 2025
My husband and I always loved the Whites .. our condolences to the family of Buck .. what a wonderful entertainer he was .. God Bless You All!
Sue Ireland
January 17, 2025
So sad to hear of Buck´s passing. Condolences to his family
Ben Jackson
January 17, 2025
Loved watching the Whites on Country Family Reunion. God would say WELL DONE MY SON!!. Prayers for the Family!!
Johnny and Susie Cyrene
January 17, 2025
Always Near
Don´t cry that I am lost.
Be not sad to feel not my touch.
If you listen you will
hear my voice in the wind.
Feel my hand on your shoulder with the morning sun.
Feel the cleansing rain as I quench the flowers thirst so they may bloom.
See me as you glance behind you and hear my foot falls on the gravel path.
I am always near as your heart beat
and your smile.
© Johnny L. Cyrene
Our deepest sympathy, Johnny and Susie Cyrene Manhattan Kansas.
A. Hayes
January 17, 2025
So sorry to hear of Buck'S passing. Prayers to the family. He will be missed.
Craig Wiser
January 16, 2025
Don´t be said Bucks got a new gig and it´s everlasting performance in Haven.
Stonewall Jackson Jr
January 16, 2025
Buck was a wonderful person. We shared many laughs backstage at the Opry. He was a great blessing to all who knew him. My condolences and prayers to the Girls and Ricky. Love Stonewall Jackson Jr. (Turp)
Mary Kaplan
January 16, 2025
Dear Whites and Ricky, I worked At cmhof security part time and bought and cds and played them of Whites and of Ricky and bought some for gifts. I know it is hard to lose your dad etc and Mr White is in arms of the angels smiling! Love from
Mary Kaplan fan from Mt Juliet
Jim and Ginny Harrison
January 16, 2025
BUCK WHITE,
So many memories and so much fun. Never had a friend like this man. So thankful he came my way. He could be as stern or soft as any man I ever knew, but was oh so humble
He never got above his raising. To just say I loved him would be an understatement.
Mr. Jr.
January 16, 2025
My condolences.
Fred Robbins
January 16, 2025
Elizabeth Bell
January 15, 2025
RIP Buck
Barbara Coop
January 15, 2025
When I think of Buck White, I smile. He always had kind things to say and maybe would share a favorite scripture too. I last saw Buck, Sharon and Cheryl when they appeared along with Ricky Skaggs at Stephenville, Texas Ampitheater. What a wonderful, memorable show. After the show I met with the Whites and Buck was telling me of his problems with his eyes. Turns out I, too, had exudative macular degeneration (which began when I was 43. We discussed this problem at length, and I remember telling Buck that the Lord would see him through this as He had seen me through these troubled times. Blessings to Cheryl, Sharon, Rosie and Melissa, and the grandchildren. Now Buck is with Patty and he is smiling that wonderful smile of his that he so readily shared with everyone. God bless. Barb Coop, from Texas.
Blue eyes
January 15, 2025
l am heart broken that this handsome greatest person I knew has passed,Buck RIP
Walter Sarrat
January 15, 2025
The only thing better than White´s great music, was the man himself... and his music was the BEST
Joe T Massey Bruce Mississippi
January 15, 2025
so very sorry to hear about Mr. Buck. Today he is doing just fine . . he has saw the face of his Lord Jesus; something we desire to do!! Even Abraham desired that.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus supply you with a great peace during this difficult time.
Psalm 116:15
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saints.
John and Debbie Miller
January 15, 2025
Buck and his wonderful family moved in across the street from us in 1971. I would say we became neighbors but the truth is we became family. We will miss you Buck. Sharon, Cheryl, Rosie and Lisa, we love y'all. Love Bubba and Debbie.
Thomas mclure
January 15, 2025
Sorey forbthebloss he will be missed he is on the synny side of life
Fred Robbins
January 15, 2025
Prayers & sympathies to the family, especially Sharon, Cheryl, and Ricky. You and Buck have been a major part of my Blue Grass life for 5 decades.
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ruth cook
January 15, 2025
my deepest condolences to you all. each and every one are in my prayers.
safe in the arms of Jesus.
love Buck Whites Music with his daughters and
Ricky Skaggs.
Safe in the arms of Jesus, rest in peace. you have brought a lot of love and blessings thru out your music and song and a joy to hear your voices and music
keeping each and every one in my prayers.
forever in my heart for the wonderful music and sharing the gospel thru your music and songs.
may God wrap his arms around you and in your sorrow.
God Bless.
ruth
Peggy Long p
January 14, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. He will be missed. I loved his music and his sense of humor and loved to watch him clog.
Linda Hackney
January 14, 2025
I had the pleasure in meeting Buck White and Sharon and Cheryl probably around 5 years ago. Buck and his daughters are some very sweet people and we'll miss Bucky with all our hearts. I even had the pleasure in playing a game with Buck and he won. Thats gonna be something that I will never forget.
Barbara Boyd
January 14, 2025
This little boy loved Buck. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Roxanna Avants
January 14, 2025
I want to extend my condolences to The Whites. Ricky Skaggs and the entire family. I so enjoyed watching him and the Whites on Country family reunion. So blessed to know his is reunited with Mrs. White and with Jesus. I can just hear the angels singing.
Teresa Lancaster White
January 14, 2025
I always loved talking with Buck at the Opry or wherever we would run into him. He had such a great sense of humor and a little bit mischievous! He loved hearing about me being from Mountain View, AR and the people we shared friendships with from there. He always had a funny story to tell. He will be missed but he is singing in heaven with all his family and friends that were waiting on him.
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