Buck was in the US Army from March 1945 to October 1946 and was honorably discharged. Buck and Clara married on March the 24th 1950 and just celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary. Buck was a Christian, deacon, and member of Crestview Baptist Church since February of 1994. He enjoyed fishing with his sons and brother in-laws, and enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys with his family. He worked for Drilco Oil and Tool for 29 years, and retired in 1985. After working for Drilco, Buck went to work for MISD in the grounds department and as a bus monitor for the next ten years then retired for the second time.
Buck is survived by his wife, Clara Row; son Jimmy Row and wife Janelle; daughter Debbie and husband John Evans; and son Terry Row. Buck is also survived by his grandchildren Emily Provost, Molly Swanson, Nick Evans, Matt Evans, Christina Lyne, and 9 great grandchildren. Buck is preceded in death by his parents David and Ivy Row, his sisters Lucille Howard, Dennie Baker and brothers Elvin Row and Davis Row.
Serving as pallbearers are Nick Evans, Matt Evans, Jeremy Swanson, Mike Barnes, Gary Meador and Larry Wesson.
A funeral service for James “Buck” Row will be held Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 1:30 PM at Ellis Funeral Home, 801 Andrews Hwy, Midland, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellisfunerals.com for the Row family. Services entrusted to Ellis Funeral Home.
