Charlie Thomas Buck, 86, passed away on October 29, 2018. Born on October 2, 1932 in Pitt County (Blackjack) North Carolina, to the late Rufus E. Buck and Viola Godley Buck. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rachel Buck Minton.

Charlie graduated from Grimesland High School in May 1951 and started his college time at East Carolina College, but this was interrupted by two years in the Army. He returned to ECC and completed his degree. In 1958 he came to Hampton, VA to teach at Thorpe Jr. High for 13 years. He then worked for J.T. Wharton and retired from Ross and Sons in 1990.

Charlie is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Shirley Meeks Buck; daughter, Edith Warren Buck; granddaughter, Callie Elizabeth Sealy; sister, Nancy Huntley of Grimesland, NC; brother, Gene Buck (Christine) of Greenville, NC; sister-in-law, Mary Frances Meeks of Newport News, VA; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Charlie was an active member of Parkview United Methodist Church for many years.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Sunday at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am, Monday, November 5, 2018 at Parklawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkview United Methodist Church, 902 Briarfield Rd, Newport News, VA 23605.