Joseph Lee 'Jo Jo' Buck, 36

Joseph Lee “Jo Jo” Buck, 36, “was called to heaven” on Thursday, June 20, 2013, in Deer Lodge.

Jo Jo was born and raised in Kalispell where he was surrounded by numerous friends and family. Jo Jo had a love and loyalty to his family like no other, and if he called you his friend, he considered you family.

 Jo Jo was preceded in death by his Aunt Ruthie, Grandma Alice, Uncle Mike and Jim. “They are all standing at Heaven’s gate to welcome him.” 

He is survived by his parents and biggest supporters, Tamela Keys and Douglas Buck; sister, Jennifer and her children, Gracie, Colter, Michael and Garrett; brother, John and his daughter, Isabela; sister, Morgan and her children, Lilly and Noland; grandparents, Jack and Dorothy Buck; grandfather, James Keys; cousin, Johnny, who was more like a brother to him; and numerous other dear friends and family.

 “There are no words to express our love for Jo Jo and he will remain in our hearts and thoughts forever. Jo Jo, you are now ‘free.’”

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home, with burial at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.