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Submitted: 3/23/15 • Approved: 3/28/15 • Last Updated: 3/31/15 • R1066710-G0-S3
Oct 31, 1982 - Sept 1, 2012
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Donovan (Chubby) France Buck, 29, a long term resident of Des Arc, Arkansas, who was residing in Hot Springs, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012, in Des Arc. Cause of death was unnecessary. Donovan was born in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas on Sunday, October 31, 1982. He graduated from Des Arc High School in 2001. Donovan worked as a landscaper for TruGreen Company in Hot Springs. He enjoyed Hunting, Fishing and Camping. Donovan always had a smile on his face and was liked by everyone who knew him. Donovan is survived by Jeffery A. Buck (father) of Des Arc; Letha F. Buck (mother) of Kingston, Oklahoma; Mona E. Buck (stepmother) of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Jeffery D. Buck (brother) and wife Stelina of Des Arc; Joel M. Buck (brother) and wife Amanda of Hot Springs, Arkansas; Nathan M. Buck (brother) of Kingston, Oklahoma; Daniel S. Buck (brother) of Richmond, Virginia; Brandon W. Alexander (cousin) of Richmond, Virginia. Cora L. Addington (grandmother) of Kingston, Oklahoma; Dean Addington (grandfather) of Kingston, Oklahoma; Jeffery Daron Buck (nephew) of Des Arc; Toby L. Buck (nephew) of Des Arc; Michael Buck (uncle) and wife Terri of Des Arc; Matthew Buck (uncle) and wife Sandy of Benton, Arkansas; and several other family members and friends. Donovan is preceded in death by J.C (Sonny) Buck (grandfather); Barbara Buck (grandmother); Leila Buck (aunt). Visitation will be held at 5:00 – 8:00pm, Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Garth Funeral Home, 221 Main Street Des Arc, Arkansas. A graveside service will be held at Oakland Cemetery in DeValls Bluff at 2:00pm Thursday, September 6. Pastor Mike Edwards will be officiating along with brother, Jeff Buck. Burial will follow the funeral immediately after the service. Memorial donations may be given to Victims’ Rights Foundation, “Committed to building strong foundations for victims of families suffering from violent crimes and attacks”. Donations can be made via the website at victimsrightsfoundation.org. Monetary donations will be accepted by the family for funeral and other expenses and greatly appreciated. “The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God” The family of Donovan (Chubby) France Buck wishes to thank his many friends and community for their support.
DES ARC (KATV) -- A short fight on a Des Arc driveway paved the way for a tragedy and years of grief for the family of 30-year-old Donovan Buck.
"My greatest fear all my life has been losing one of my children," said Jeff Buck. "It's always been my fear. When it happened, you can't describe it."
Jeff's son was stabbed to death in a driveway off Calhoun Street early Saturday morning, according to police. His family says the person of interest is a convicted felon and not the kind of person Buck would want to be around.
"He always had a smile on his face," said his father. "I think he smiled in his sleep."
Buck hopes to lay him to rest this week in his hometown. Meanwhile this unsolved murder is the second in 10 days for a Des Arc community still trying to make sense of it all.
On Thursday, August 23 a body was discovered belonging to 21-year-old Tevin Sugg of Batesville.
"It hurts the community, it hurts everybody," said Jeff Buck. "This community is suffering."
And they're also asking for answers in the latest case of a brief, promising life hit with a cruel ending.
"Donovan's short time here is the picture that I have in my mind," said Buck. "It's just not one thing but all things together with Donovan."
Arkansas State Police are handling the case and plan to interview the 30-year-old person of interest later in the week.
Contributed on 3/23/15 by hawkinsdonna
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