Melvin Lee Stookey

Graveside services will be 2:00p.m., Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Rosemound Cemetery.

Buck was born September 25, 1931 to Jake and Viola (Wigger) Stookey in Coodys Bluff, Oklahoma. On March 11, 1950, Buck married his soul mate, Pat and they had three wonderful daughters. Buck had a big heart, touched many hearts over the years and was a mentor to many. He owned and operated a Gulf Service Station alongside his self-proclaimed son Richard Thomas. Buck completed his career with the United States Postal Service. He served the Lord and was a member of Downsville Baptist Church where he was a Deacon. Buck loved his family very much and he proved that right up to the end by fighting until he was able to see his daughters, grandkids and family.

Buck was preceded in death by his wife, Pat of over 48 years; daughter, Karon Harper; granddaughter, Melissa Gardner and great grandson Mason Gardner.

He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Albert, Art, George, and Dorothy; and beloved dog Misty.

Those left to cherish his memory are daughters, Barbara Coats and husband Don of Lorena, Sharon Massingill and Charlie Sr. of Robinson; son-in-law, Gary Harper of Hewitt; son, Richard Thomas of Bastrop; grandchildren, Bobby Coats and wife Dawn, Teresa Owen and husband Craig, Shonda Powers and husband David, Lindsay Johnson and husband Perry, Scott Massingill and wife Jamie, Charlie Massingill Jr., and Kevin Massingill; great grandchildren, McKenna, Mariah, Bryce, Aubree, Parker, Macy, Brandon, Jake, Bailey, Ayden, and Kaidence; and special friend Alma Lile.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Coats, Charlie Massingill Jr., Scott Massingill, Kevin Massingill, Richard Thomas, David Powers, and Jake Owen.

Special thanks to Cindy and Gay of Hospice and Lucy and Peter Lupu of Lucy’s Loving Care.

“Thank you Grandpa, you are a BIG part of who I am today and helped teach me good work ethic as well as gave me a sense of humor that got me deemed “Little Buck”. Although I cry, I still celebrate your life; I love you and miss you but will never forget you or your jokes and pranks. Thank You for never allowing a dull moment, your memory will live on in all our hearts. I love you and will see you again one day.”

-Kevin Massingill

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Downsville Baptist Church.