Born March 29, 1944 in Lansing, the son of the late Arthur and Flora (Bennett) Buck, passed away December 8, 2012 at the age of 68. Howard was a graduate of Holt High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1967 – 1969. He retired from General Motors in 2005 after 41 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law; father-in-law; son-in-law, Lloyd Niswonger; brother, Walton; sister, Arlene Robertson; brother-in-law, Lyle Robertson; and sister-in-law, Donna Buck. Surviving to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 43 years, Jane; children, Julia (Charles Slaughterbeck) Niswonger, David (Tracey) Buck, Brian Buck; grandchildren, Brittney, Bristol, Billy, Beth, Tracy, Scott and Robert; sister, Peggy (Philip) Byington of Vermontville; brothers, Arthur Buck of Clinton, MI and Jon (Connie) Buck of Sykesville, MD; sister-in-law, Ruth Buck; and brother-in-law, James Hammond of Greenville, AZ. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 13th at Parker Memorial Baptist Church, 1902 E. Cavanaugh Rd., Lansing. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 12th at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 900 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.grlansing.com
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