Harold T. Buck, Jr. died peacefully in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on February 3, 2019 at the age of 73.

Harold was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on May 21, 1945 to Myrtle Purchner and Harold Buck, Sr., the first of seven children. He retired from Harrison County School District after 32 years of service. Harold's hobbies included riding his bike, reading, going to church, and the Blue Angels Air Show.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Frank, Michael, and Dewey Harold.

He is survived by his siblings, Ross (Robbie), Rose (Kenneth), Susan (Billy), and Gordon (Cindy), and his caregiver and companion, Jessie Olison.

Visitation will be held from 10 - 11 am on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Southern Mississippi Funeral Services with funeral services following at 11. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery on 28th Street in Gulfport under the direction of Southern Mississippi Funeral Services.

The family wishes to extend special gratitude to Kindred Hospice for their special care and to his special friend and companion Jessie Olison.

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