Alex W. "Buck" Daricek

Alex Walker “Buck” Daricek, age 70 passed away November 19, 2015, at home in Burnet. Buck, as he was known to all, was born August 14, 1945, in Levelland to Jimmie and Leona (Edwards) Daricek. He came to Burnet in about 1960 when his parents moved here to build and operate Silver Creek Lodge. He spent his professional career in the pipe coating area of the oil and gas business.

Buck was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a member of Valley Lodge #175 in Burnet and Lake Victor Lodge #1011, Burnet Chapter, Council, and Commandry and was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. He was a proud recipient of the Golden Trowel and the L.A. “Bunk” Gibbs awards.

Buck was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law Leroy and Luell Schooley and sister-in-law Carrie Schooley. He is survived by his wife Donna Daricek, 2 daughters Sheila Canfield and husband Roger and Dawn Eiler; 3 grandsons Derek Krenek, Ryan Krenek and wife Angie, and John Thomas Eiler and also by 2 great granddaughters Avery and Taylor Krenek. Buck also leaves behind a sister Carol Pyburn and husband Jim and brother-in-law Lamar Schooley and many nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends.

The Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 23 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Burnet with Reverend Doug Lindley officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date at Shady Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in memory of Buck should be made to the Valley Lodge #175 in Burnet or to the First Baptist Church for the KidsZone program. Condolences may be offered to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com

Arrangements and cremation made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home Burnet