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Donald L. (Bucky) Scarboro, 82, passed on Wednesday August 13, 2025. Son of the late Glenn and Violet Scarboro.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years Rosaline Vinson Scarboro, beloved daughter Susan and her husband David Mullee, treasured granddaughter Kana Mullee and younger sister, Glenda Odom of Athens.Bucky lived in Athens his entire life, was a proud Vietnam Veteran serving in the Army 39th BPO. He attended Athens High School and the University of Georgia, and retired from the United States Post Office in Athens after 34 years.
Bucky will be interred at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM . Please leave condolences and fond memories in the online Guestbook. Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America.https://vva.org/donate/?form=FUN26MAIN&utm_source=main_donate
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville is entrusted with arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1211 Jimmy Daniel Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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