Daniel Allen Buck, 31, of Maryville, TN, died unexpectedly on Tues., June 9, 2020.
Because of Daniel’s love and respect for nature, his cremains will be scattered in The Smoky Mountain National Forest at a later date.
Daniel was born September 9, 1988, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to parents, David L. and Teresa (Murray) Buck of Rittman, Ohio.
He attended Smithville Schools in Smithville, Ohio. He married Gayleen Tarpley in 2013. Daughter, Demi Amirah, was born the following year. Most recently, he was employed as a contractor at Newell Rubbermaid in Maryville, TN. Daniel held strong religious convictions. He loved camping, fishing, watching movies, talking on the phone, and sharing his humor with those around him.
Daniel will be deeply missed by his parents of Maryville, TN; half-brother David E. (Wakako) Buck of Sumida, Tokyo; special aunt Donna Ellis Kelley of Rittman, Ohio; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, David Frank and Janice (Holden) Buck; maternal grandparents, Clyde Allen and Esther Faye (Ellis) Murray.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your preference.