Charles Dewitt Buck, age 53, of DeQueen, formerly of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center in Ft. Smith.  He was born December 21, 1969, in Arkadelphia, the son of Charles E. and Audrey Louise Smiley Buck.  Charles was a 1989 graduate of Arkadelphia High School.  He was employed by Tyson Foods in Grannis, AR for many years.  Charles enjoyed fishing and working on cars in his free time.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Buck, his life partner, Cheryl Huston,

Charles is survived by his mother, Audrey Louise Buck of Arkadelphia, two brothers, Jackie Buck of New York City and Jeremy Buck of Hot Springs, one nephew Ben Buck and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Craig Seals officiating. .

Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association, 320 Executive Ct., #104, Little Rock, AR 72205.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.