Buck Jones

Buck was born in Lampasas, the second son of Berniece Vann Jones and Raymond M. Jones, who both predeceased him. The family moved to Burnet County when Buck was 9 years old. Except for brief stints for college and Texas National Guard service, Buck was rarely away from Burnet County. He always said the best thing about leaving home was coming home.

Buck spent his formative years working with his brothers on the family ranch at Lake Buchanan. Although the work was hard and the screw worms were fierce, Buck never lost his love of ranching and all that goes with it. After graduating Burnet High School in 1956, Buck ranched independently in Burnet and surrounding Counties until shortly before his death.

Words that folks use to describe Buck included “a real character”, “an old-fashioned gentleman”, “a great story-teller”, “a private man”, “a complex man” and “the first to offer help when it is needed”. Buck was all that and more to those who knew him.

Buck’s trips to Fredericksburg, Ruidoso and Retama Park to the horse races with his “running buddies” provided him with some of his best adventures and stories. He was fond of saying “I know I may have already told you this story but I want to hear it again myself”!

Buck is survived by his three siblings: Randall (LaDema) Jones of Burnet, Rex (Ann) Jones of Bronte and Judy Jones Bays of San Antonio. He is also survived by two nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces and a great-nephew. Also surviving Buck is a host of friends that loved him and will miss him. Predeceasing Buck in addition to his parents was a beloved nephew.

Buck’s family especially thanks the staff members of the Oaks Nursing Home, Seton Highland Lakes Hospice and Texas Private CNA Services for their loving care of Buck in his final days.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Buck’s memory to the Burnet County Library or to a charity of your choice.

Visitation will be at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet on Thursday, March 19, from 6-8 p.m. Graveside service will be Saturday, March 21, at 2 pm at Naruna Cemetery.

Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com

Arrangements made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home Burnet, Texas