William M. “Buck” Kirk, passed away on December 17, 2019 in Akron, Ohio. He was born on the longest day of the year in 1934.
Buck was a member of Roseland United Methodist Church, Aberdeen Masonic Lodge for 56 years, Moore County Shrine Club, Oasis Shrine Club of Charlotte, NC, Scottish Rites of Hamlet—Charlotte, Loyal Order of Jesters #109, Eastern Star #259, a member of the VFW, former member of Habitat for Humanity Board and was a building volunteer. Buck was a veteran of the 82nd Airborne and a policeman in Washington, DC where he was assigned to the #1 precinct where he had great memories and several privileged assignments.
He is survived by his loving wife, Dottie; his brother-cousin Joe Laton; his children: Forrest (Mirae), Lisa (Dean), David (Amy); grandchildren: Kristian (Chad), Kaylon (Jonathan) and Campbell; step-grandchildren: Jonathan (Catharina), Katherine, George, Ben (Courtney), Abby and Gabe; seven great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lane and Maxie; sisters: Annie Leah, Juanita Baker and brother-cousin John Laton; his first wife, Barbara and stepson, Bruce Steiner.
A graveside memorial service with Masonic Last Rights will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethesda Cemetery in Aberdeen.
Memorials may be made to Roseland United Methodist Church or to Moore County Shrine Club c/o Hospital Fund.
Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.
