Buck Batton, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 65.
He was born in Hoke County on December 30, 1947 to Horace Elbert Batton and Eva Mae Roberts Batton.
He is survived by his daughter, Ann Charles of Raeford; three sons, Johnny Batton (Ellen) of Chesnee, South Carolina, Neil Batton (Patsy Hunt) of Fairmont, and William A. Batton of Carthage; a sister, Virginia Willis of Raeford; a brother, Howard Batton (Barbara) of Raeford; 13 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 11, 2013 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Ave, Raeford, NC, and other times at the home, 415 Midway Drive, Raeford, NC.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Parker United Methodist Church Cemetery with David Schuchard officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.