Ernest Marvin Buck Jr.

Ernest (Ernie) M. Buck, Jr.

1 July 2013

Ernie passed away at home after a three year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia M. Burchett, 3 step children and 6 step grandchildren. He is also survived by cousins Francis Fish Tomlin, Ann Tomlin Adams, John Tomlin, Tracy Tomlin, Michael Tomlin, Jerry Fish, Greg Fish, and Danny Fish. Additionally he is survived by his second mother Julia W. Harris. His parents Ernest M. Buck Sr. and Ruth Potter Buck predeceased him.

Ernie was a life-long resident of Arlington, Virginia and attended Washington Lee High School. He attended Syracuse University and graduated from American University.

He served in the U.S. Army, the Arlington County Sherriff’s department, the U.S. Department of State, and Interpol Washington.

He had many passions in life but two of his favorites were music and his commitment to public service. Ernie was proficient in many instruments to include the accordion, tuba, alp horn, and piano, but the upright string bass was his instrument of choice. Most weekends and holidays would find Ernie sharing his music in and around the Washington area.

As part of his public service Ernie was a volunteer firefighter at Station 4 Arlington County where he also served as Fire Chief for over 20 years. He was a member of Masonic Lodge Kemper Macon Ware, No. 64, Elks Lodge of Northern Neck No. 2666, American Legion Post No. 85, and FOP NOVA 35, to name a few, where he served in many capacities over the years.

Ernie leaves behind a wide spectrum of dear friends he made along his life-long adventures.

A memorial service will be held July 20 at the Kena Temple in Fairfax, Virginia starting at 2:00 pm with ceremonies conducted by the American Legion, the Masons, and the Elks. Family visitation to follow.

Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to:

Kena Temple

9001 Arlington Blvd

Fairfax, VA 22031