Updated: 12 Oct 2026

Jarrod Hunter Buck, 17, passed away on August 17, 2008. Hunter was born on April 24, 1991 to Danny and Debbie (Pruitt) Buck. Hunter enjoyed Brazilian Jujitsu, wrestling, boxing, UFC competitions, Hunting, going fishing with Tyler and Grandpa Ray, working out at the gym, hanging out with family and friends, going to the gun range with his father, driving range with his uncle Tony.

Hunter was preceded in death by his cousin, PFC Bryan Smith; grandparents, Betty Buck, Bob Roberts, Roland Stewart, Rudolph and Pearl Pruitt, Walter and Hazel Craighead. Survivors include his parents, Danny and Debbie Buck; brothers, Zac and Denver Buck; friend and cousin, Tyler; grandparents, Darrel and Garnetta Smith, Danny and Vida Buck, John and Evelyn Pruitt; great-grandparents, Ray Buck, Laura Roberts, Mae Stewart; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2PM, Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Choctaw Road Baptist Church, with interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Choctaw . The family wishes to thank everyone for their prayers and support. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hunter Buck Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1324, Choctaw , OK 73020.

Elmwood Cemetery, Choctaw, Oklahoma County, OK
January 7, 20009 courtesy of Marti Graham

The Oklahoman
Date:2008 Aug 22

CHOCTAW � Family and friends of a 17-year-old boy found dead in a friend's bedroom buried him Thursday without any answers as to how he died.
   Jarrod Hunter Buck, a senior at Choctaw's Alternative Academy, was found Sunday morning.
   His pickup was found stripped and torched Wednesday morning at Lake Stanley Draper. Investigators said they have not determined whether there is a connection between the theft and his death, which is under investigation.
Minister tells of last talk with mom
   In the Choctaw teen's final conversation with his mother, he said he loved her.
   On Thursday, the Rev. Rick Sowell said Debbie Buck wanted people to know that.
   "She said tell kids they need to look at their parents and say that � say 'I love you,' " Sowell said.
   Mourners filled every seat, stood along the sanctuary's walls and overflowed into the lobby of Choctaw Road Baptist Church.
   Superintendent Jim McCharen said Buck attended Choctaw schools most of his life and was on the high school wrestling team.
   McCharen said counselors and staff have been brought in to help students and teachers.
   "It really has a trickle-down effect, and you realize how much a single student can affect an entire school district," McCharen said.
   Buck's high school friends served as pallbearers. His yearbook was open for friends to scribble messages � some as simple as "you will be missed."

Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham. December 2008. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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