Jack Richard Buzzard, 89, of Cameron, WV, died Saturday, July 29, 2017 at the Cameron Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born May 6, 1928 in Cameron, a son of the late Thomas and Bessie Blake Buzzard.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by a son, Richard Thomas Buzzard and a brother, Charles(Georgie) Buzzard.
Jack worked and retired from Columbia Gas Transmissions as a welder. He was a veteran, serving in the Air Force in Japan. He loved riding in his side by side and being outdoors on the farm. He loved all his animals. Jack was a proud member of the Shriners in Wheeling, enjoying all of their cookouts. Jack was a member of both the Masonic Lodge #17 and American Legion Post 18.
Jack is survived by his wife of 67 years, Alice Dobbs Buzzard, his daughter Robin(Donald Mack)Quigley, daughter in law, Anna Buzzard and grandson, Nicholaus Buzzard, three brothers; Donald(Lenora)Buzzard, Guy(Geraldine)Buzzard, Paul(Joan)Buzzard, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. We were blessed by his love and devotion to his family.
A very special thank you to Dr. Shawn Stern for his caring and kindness, and also the Cameron Nursing and Rehab Center for all their support.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Lutes and Kirby Vance Chapel, 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, WV from 10:00am until time of services at 2:00pm with Rev. Wesley Howsare officiating.
Interment will follow in Halcyon Hills Memorial Gardens, Sherrard, WV.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Cameron or the Marshall County Animal Shelter, or online at www.TMCFunding.com
Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Jack Richard Buzzard, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
My thoughts
and prayers to the family of ….
US Air Force Veteran, Jack Richard Buzzard, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
My deepest condolences to Alice Jo and the rest of the family. I will always remember Jack for his jovial personality and kindness. Love to you all.