Harland "Buck" Squirrel
Harland "Buck" Squirrel
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Harland was a lifelong resident of Cherokee, living in the Wolftown community. He was retired from construction and had previously worked at Age Link and Dora Reed as a teacher's assistant. He also worked earlier at Oconaluftee Indian Village. Harland was a loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was also well known for his clogging skills. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and met and married his wife at Macedonia Baptist Church.
Harland was preceded in death by his mothers Irene Martin and Jean Jackson and his father Elijah "Truck" Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters Arlene Squirrell and Martha (Marty) St. Clair, and niece Mianna "Peaches" Squirrell.
Surviving are his wife, Glenda K Squirrel of the home, a son, George Bushyhead of Clarksville, TN; three daughters: Jessica Munson of Cherokee, NC; Cheyenne Smith of Whittier, NC; and Jade Squirrel of Cherokee, NC. Six brothers: Herb Squirrell (Pam) of Cherokee, NC; Mark Jackson of Anchorage, AK; Fred Squirrell, Lamont Squirrell (Angel), DD Martin, and George Sneed Jr., all of Cherokee, NC. Three sisters: Sammie Saunooke and Mary Jean Littledave, Shane Kalonaheskie all of Cherokee, NC. Also surviving are a special friend, Anita Brown, along with two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family will be received from 12:00 to 2:00 PM on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 1181 Wolftown Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Macedonia Baptist Church in Cherokee, NC, with Rev. Dan Conseen officiating. Burial will follow at Blythe-Burgess Cemetery in Cherokee, NC.
Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.
Online condolences can be made at www.longhousefuneralhome.com.
Long House Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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