David W. Bucks

READING POLICE TRAINING OFFICER Officer David W. Bucks, 80, of Wyomissing, PA passed away peacefully Monday, January 1, at Sinking Spring Nursing & Rehab Center. David was born in Reading, PA on July 6, 1943, a son of the late Fern A. (Hepler) and Warren Bucks and was the husband of Charlene (Hill) Bucks. They were married for over 20 years. He was a former member of St. Thomas United Church of Christ in Reading. He served in the U.S. Army Pennsylvania National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel and he was employed as a Range Officer FTO for the Reading Police for 28 years, retiring in 2007. David is survived by three daughters, Pam S. Bucks, of Mohnton; Kathy L. Reed, of Reading; Lauren E. Diaz-Cruz, of Reading; and a step-daughter, Marissa L., wife of Matthew Roach, of Reading. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren Courtney, Marissa, Isabella, Charleigh, Gianna, and Madelyn and 4 great-grandchildren, Ainslee, Harper, August, and Hudson. He was predeceased by a sister, Susan Jacobs in 2004. A Public Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 9th at Feeney Funeral Home in Reading, PA. A religious Service will begin at 11AM Interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park Exeter Twp., PA, with full military and police honors, is private at the families convenience. Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc. 625 N. 4th Street at Centre Ave., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Obituary and condolences at www.johnpfeeney.com.