Roy Lee ‘Buck’ Jones, 77, of Burnet died March 16, 2015
Roy Lee “Buck” Jones died peacefully March 16, 2015, at the age of 77 in Burnet after a brief but difficult illness. He was surrounded by his loving family in death as he had been in life.
Buck was born in Lampasas, the second son of Berniece Vann Jones and Raymond M. Jones, who both preceded him in death.
The family moved to Burnet County when Buck was 9 years old. Except for brief stints for college and Texas National Guard service, Buck was rarely away from Burnet County. He always said the best thing about leaving home was coming home.
Buck spent his formative years working with his brothers on the family ranch at Lake Buchanan. Although the work was hard and the screw worms were fierce, Buck never lost his love of ranching and all that went with it. After graduating from Burnet High School in 1956, Buck ranched independently in Burnet and surrounding counties until shortly before his death.
Words folks use to describe Buck include “a real character,” “an old-fashioned gentleman,” “a great storyteller,” “a private man,” “a complex man” and “the first to offer help when it is needed.” Buck was all that and more to those who knew him.
Buck’s trips to Fredericksburg, Ruidoso and Retama Park to the horse races with his “running buddies” provided him with some of his best adventures and stories. He was fond of saying, “I know I may have already told you this story, but I want to hear it again myself.”
Buck is survived by his three siblings, Randall (LaDema) Jones of Burnet, Rex (Ann) Jones of Bronte and Judy Jones Bays of San Antonio. He is also survived by two nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces, a great-nephew and a host of friends who loved him and will miss him.
In addition to his parents, Buck was preceded in death by a beloved nephew.
Buck’s family especially thanks the staff members of the Oaks Nursing Home, Seton Highland Lakes Hospice and Texas Private CNA Services for their loving care of Buck in his final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Buck’s memory be made to the Burnet County Library System or a charity of your choice.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. March 19 at Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 306 Texas 29 East in Burnet, (512) 756-2222. A graveside service is 2 p.m. March 21 at Naruna Cemetery.
Go to www.clementswilcoxburnet.com to offer condolences.