Carlis was born July 2, 1926 in Slickford, Kentucky to the late Sam and Elise (Johnson) Buck. Carlis married the love of his life Sally M. (Letourneau) on July 6, 1988 in Muncie.
Carlis retired in 1980 from General Motors Delco Battery Division after 30 years of service. He served in the Army during WW II in the 3rd infantry, 106 divisions, and was discharged in1947. He was member of Royerton Baptist Church, an avid fishermen, hunter, gardener, and loved nature in general.
Carlis worked at Ebrights Orchard in Yorktown for many years. Carlis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a friend to all. Carlis had a special bond and love for his little dog Molly.
Carlis survived by his loving wife of twenty-four years, Sally Buck, Muncie; two sons, Allen K. Buck of Muncie, Arnold R. Buck of Muncie; two step-sons, Bud Day Jr., of Orlando, FL, Michael (Richard) Day of Akron, OH; step-daughter, Collen (Don) Allen of Deltona, FL; three brothers, Harold (Norma) Buck of Demming, NM, Robert Buck of Springport, IN, Delmer (Jodie) Buck of Florida; four sisters, Lorene (Willard) Smith of Whitesville, KY, Maxene Anderson of Owensboro, KY, Nadene Boone of Dalton, GA, Paulene (Charlie) Boone of Owensboro, KY; sister-in-law Jean Buck of Owensboro, KY; fifteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Carlis was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Arlen J. Buck; step-son, Chad Day; brothers, Conrad Buck, Orbry Buck, and an infant brother; sister-in-law Sheryl Buck; and brother-in-law Ronald Anderson.
A funeral service to celebrate Carlis's life will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Ave, Muncie, with Rev. Jim Marlow officiating.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Elm Ridge Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Group, 9190 Priority Way Drive, Suite 111, Indianapolis, IN, 46240.
Online condolences may be given and memorial viewed at http://www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.
The family would like to thank Liberty Village for all of their care, support, and kindness.
Carlis was born July 2, 1926 in Slickford, Kentucky to the late Sam and Elise (Johnson) Buck. Carlis married the love of his life Sally M. (Letourneau) on July 6, 1988 in Muncie.
Carlis retired in 1980 from General Motors Delco Battery Division after 30 years of service. He served in the Army during WW II in the 3rd infantry, 106 divisions, and was discharged in1947. He was member of Royerton Baptist Church, an avid fishermen, hunter, gardener, and loved nature in general.
Carlis worked at Ebrights Orchard in Yorktown for many years. Carlis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a friend to all. Carlis had a special bond and love for his little dog Molly.
Carlis survived by his loving wife of twenty-four years, Sally Buck, Muncie; two sons, Allen K. Buck of Muncie, Arnold R. Buck of Muncie; two step-sons, Bud Day Jr., of Orlando, FL, Michael (Richard) Day of Akron, OH; step-daughter, Collen (Don) Allen of Deltona, FL; three brothers, Harold (Norma) Buck of Demming, NM, Robert Buck of Springport, IN, Delmer (Jodie) Buck of Florida; four sisters, Lorene (Willard) Smith of Whitesville, KY, Maxene Anderson of Owensboro, KY, Nadene Boone of Dalton, GA, Paulene (Charlie) Boone of Owensboro, KY; sister-in-law Jean Buck of Owensboro, KY; fifteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Carlis was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Arlen J. Buck; step-son, Chad Day; brothers, Conrad Buck, Orbry Buck, and an infant brother; sister-in-law Sheryl Buck; and brother-in-law Ronald Anderson.
A funeral service to celebrate Carlis's life will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Ave, Muncie, with Rev. Jim Marlow officiating.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Elm Ridge Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Group, 9190 Priority Way Drive, Suite 111, Indianapolis, IN, 46240.
Online condolences may be given and memorial viewed at http://www.elmridgefuneralhome.com.
The family would like to thank Liberty Village for all of their care, support, and kindness.
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