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Robert E. "Buck" DePriest

October 05, 2022

Robert E. "Buck" DePriest

Robert E “Buck” DePriest, age 73, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his residence.

He was born July 20, 1949, in Springfield, OH to the late Albert and Dorothy (Reeb) DePriest. He enjoyed watching Ohio State sports teams, fishing, and puzzle books.

He is survived by his children, Angela Keaton of Norwalk and David DePriest of Springfield, OH; grandchildren, Jessy Efaw, Johnny Keaton, Kazair Keaton, and Nikiah Cuson; and 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Malone and Wanda DePriest, both of Springfield, OH; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabelle (Rutter) DePriest in 2005; a granddaughter, Ashley Keaton; and other siblings.

A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.

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Robert E. "Buck" DePriest

Robert E “Buck” DePriest, age 73, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at his residence.

He was born July 20, 1949, in Springfield, OH to the late Albert and Dorothy (Reeb) DePriest. He enjoyed watching Ohio State sports teams, fishing, and puzzle books.

He is survived by his children, Angela Keaton of Norwalk and David DePriest of Springfield, OH; grandchildren, Jessy Efaw, Johnny Keaton, Kazair Keaton, and Nikiah Cuson; and 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen Malone and Wanda DePriest, both of Springfield, OH; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabelle (Rutter) DePriest in 2005; a granddaughter, Ashley Keaton; and other siblings.

A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk.

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Patty DePriest

Springfield, OH, United States
October 07, 2022

Prayers to you all I'm going to miss uncle Buck so much he was a wonderful and amazing man R.I.P uncle Buck I love you always

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