W.G. "Buck" Reid

W.G. “Buck” Reid , age 90 of Maiden passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at his residence. Born December 12, 1929 in Caldwell County, he was the son of the late Waver Garrette Reid, Sr. and the late Ruth Teague Reid. He was a member of Lawing’s Chapel Baptist Church in Maiden and was a deacon. He retired from American Efird where he was a plant manager. Buck was a member of the Maiden Lion’s Club for 50 plus years. In addition to his parents, his first wife, Betty Gilbert Reid; brother, Marvin Reid and sister, Thelma McCreary preceded him in death. Left to cherish his memory: Wife of 27 years: Marilyn Abernethy Reid of the home 2 Sons: Gary Reid and wife, Faye of Maiden; Jerry Reid and wife, Sherri of Maiden 3 Step-Daughters: Stephanie Abernethy of Surfside Beach, SC; Regina Abernethy of Belmont; Joy Reeves and husband Kerry of Fayetteville 4 Grandchildren: Regina Munday and husband, Todd; Teresa Lackey and husband, Brandon, Heather Reid; Jonathan Reid and wife, Kyley 10 Step-Grandchildren 14 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great, Great-Grandchildren A graveside service will be held, Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Lawing’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Jason Canipe and Pastor Jeff Harris officiating. Memorials may be made to: Lawing’s Chapel Baptist Church, 4637 Lawing Chapel Church Rd., Maiden, NC 28650 or Hospice of Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Dr., Lincolnton, NC 28092 Burke Mortuary in Maiden is serving the Reid Family.