Mr. Albert (Buck) Andrews was born July 4, 1940, and passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the age of 76 years old peacefully in his home. He was a resident of Poplar Bluff for most of his life. He married Reva C. Sprague in the late Winter of 1958, she survives along with their three children: Albert (Marla) Andrews, Deborah (Gary) Williams and James (Sue) Andrews. Mr. Andrews had a special love for his family. His parents, James Albert Andrews & Ruth Iona Andrews preceded him in death. His siblings survive: Donald Andrews, Sharon Marchbanks and Karen Stout. He was an incredible Papa to his seven grandchildren: Michael Andrews, Christopher Andrews, Justin Andrews, Carissa Nagell, Gary Lynn Williams, Heather Andrews & Danny Andrews. He shared a special bond with his oldest grandson Michael Andrews who so lovingly refers to him as his best friend. Papa Buck loved his 12 great-grandchildren and I don't think he could have been more proud of them.
Mr. Andrews served his country with great pride, he was involved in the Cuban Crisis, and remained a proud Veteran up to the day of his passing.
He was the sweetest, cranky old man you could have ever known, with an infectious laugh he enjoyed spending time chatting about the news, politics and loved hearing any funny story or joke you had to tell him. He was loved greatly and will be missed dearly.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. today at Fowler-Sullivan Funeral Home Poplar Bluff. The service will follow at 2 p.m. with Gary Williams and Shane Nagell officiating. Burial will be alongside his family in Old Oak Hill Cemetery with full military honors.
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