Paul Roger 'Buck' Montgomery

Paul Roger “Buck” Montgomery, 78, of Gallipolis, Ohio went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at his home and with his wife, sons and the Rev. Ralph Workman at his side. He was born on March 5, 1935 in Eureka, Ohio, son of the late James W. and Ethel Lanthorne Montgomery. He was preceded in death by a brother James Montgomery, Jr., and a son Michael Hill and three half siblings. Buck is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Evelyn Montgomery, three sons Paul (Janet) Montgomery, Jeffrey (Connie) Montgomery both of Gallipolis, and Frank (Beth) Rutherford of Pataskala; one sister Catherine Little of Gallipolis, eight grandchildren, Sherry Large, Dustin Montgomery, Corey Montgomery, Maria (Greg) Young, Ben Hill, Amanda Shepard, Jessica Rutherford, and Joanna Jackson,, 4 great grandchildren, special friends, Clifford and Norma Stevens, daughter-in-law Tammy Montgomery, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. After being honorably discharged from the Army in 1958, he worked at Union Barge Line; then for the US Army Corps of Engineers, where he retired in 2007 after 31 years of service. He was a member of the Sons of Legion Post 27, American Legion Post 27, Men’s Auxiliary VFW Post 4464 and AMVETS. A private service will be held a later date. Willis Funeral home is in care of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family request donations in Buck’s memory to Holzer Hospice. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.