Walter N. "Buck" Depoy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Walter N. “Buck” Depoy, age 82, of the Alton Community, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at his home. He was born on September 6, 1931, in Upshur County, a son of the late Charles and Della Howes Depoy. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Tressie Cunningham Depoy; two daughters: Diana and husband Tim Shaw of Buckhannon and Joyce and husband Bill Hackett of Green Springs, Ohio; one son Walter K. Depoy and wife Brenda of Alton; seven grandchildren: Angela, Billy, Krista, Travis, Alex, Alicia, and Zack; six great grandchildren; one sister Mary Russell of Belvidere, Illinois; and one brother Wesley Depoy of Simon’s Hill. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Vera and Virgie; and five brothers: Charles, Will, Clyde, John, and Ralph. Mr. Depoy was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean War. He was a member of the French Creek DAV Chapter 36 and the Beech Mountain Sportsmen’s Club. He loved to hunt, fish, and garden. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 26, 2013, from 4-7:00 PM, at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel. The funeral will be held at 1:00 PM, on Friday, December 27, 2013, at the funeral chapel with the Rev. Robert F. Heavner officiating. Interment will follow in the Indian Camp Cemetery where the Upshur County Honor Guard will conduct military honors.

Walter N. "Buck" Depoy

September 6, 1931 - December 22, 2013