Edward Marsh "Buck" St. John's Obituary
St. John, Edward Marsh “Buck” ~ Age 91, of Richardson, TX died February 21, 2011 after a brief illness. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 4, 1919, the fourth child of Herbert Lincoln and Margaret Hornbrook St. John. The family moved to Texas when he was an infant. He graduated from Temple High School and Texas A&I College, Kingsville with a degree in Natural Gas Engineering. He was drafted into the Army in 1941 as a private, worked his way up to Captain in the 28th Infantry Division and was awarded the Bronze Star. He had a 44 year career with Lone Star Gas throughout North Texas, retiring as a Vice President in 1984. Buck was an active volunteer throughout his life, serving on the school board in Sherman, President of Rotary Clubs, Chairman of United Way Campaigns, a volunteer at Richardson Network, and numerous other organizations. Buck was also a Deacon and Elder in the Presbyterian Church and long-time member and teacher of the two-year-old Sunday School at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church. Buck was an avid sportsman, both fan and participant, with a special love of golf. The sweetest and dearest husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather in this world, Buck is survived by his loving wife, Lillian, of 67 years, his daughter Peggy Buccy, son Edward and wife Sue, daughter Susan Ord and husband Ken, six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, sister-in- law Hilda Gene St.John, brother-in-law Joe Lane and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings Dick, Frances and Hal. Visitation will be at Restland on Thursday, February 24, from 6-8 PM, with private burial on Friday, followed by a memorial service at 1:30 PM at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, 3901 North Star Road, Richardson, TX 75082. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for gifts of time or a donation to the charity of your choice.
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