McArthur "Jerry" Lee Buzzard Jr.

McArthur “Jerry” Lee Buzzard, Jr. of Hillsboro, WV passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Pocahontas Center in Marlinton. Jerry was born May 12, 1946 in Marlinton and was a son of the late McArthur Lee and Justine Blanchard Buzzard of Frost. Jerry was a lifelong Christian, graduate from Marlinton High School, Class of 1964, attended Shepperd University and in 1969 received a degree in education. After college, he returned home and began his lifelong career as a teacher for Pocahontas County Board of Education in 1969 at Hillsboro School. He married Charleen (Hall) Buzzard and settled in Hillsboro to start a family. Jerry went on to receive his Master’s Degree and to teach at Marlinton Middle School until his retirement. He remained a substitute teacher for a number of years after. Jerrry had a love of sports and a passion for football. After playing four ears of college football for shepherd University Rams, he returned home to Pocahontas County where he would coach many children in a wide variety of sports. He coached community teams but officially began coaching school sports in 1978 when he was head coach for both boys and girls basketball and football at Hillsboro Elementary Middle School in 1978. Jerry enjoyed coaching not only his three sons, but all Pocahontas County Youth, and continued to coach throughout his career. Although he was an enthusiast and coached many sports, his heart was with Pocahontas County High School Warrior Football where all three of his sons played and he coached alongside friend Delmas Barb form 1990-1998. In addition to team sports, Jerry was an avid outdoorsman and was quick to instill in his sons, the love of hunting and fishing and was proud that it was carried down to his grandsons. Surviving in addition to his wife, Charleen (Hall) Buzzard; three sons, Michael Buzzard of Marlinton, Matthew Buzzard and his wife Jennifer of Buckeye, and Mark Buzzard and his wife Erica of Renick Valley, three grandsons, Braxton Buzzard and his wife Amanda of Buckeye, Brody Buzzard of Buckeye, and Brendon Buzzard of Marlinton, one granddaughter, Berkley Buzzard of Buckeye, 1 great-grandson, Cole Michael Buzzard of Buckeye, two sisters, Diane Clemet and family of Ponchatoula, LA, and Wanda McLaughlin and family of Nicholasville, KY. Per his wishes, a graveside services of remembrance were held 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsboro. Online condolences may be made at Lantzfuneralhome.com Buckeye, West Virginia

May 12, 1946 - November 16, 2019

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Jack Sanders

November 20, 2019

Jerry and I have been neighbors for 20 years and we were fellow retired substitute teachers for 10 years. We shared many sports stories and teaching stories from our days as educators and coaches. I thought much of him and I respected him greatly. I will miss seeing him ... Continue Reading

Matt Rhea

November 20, 2019

Coach Buzzard was a great teacher, coach, mentor, and family man. He was my middle school PE teacher at MMS, my assistant Football coach at PCHS, and was my mentor teacher my senior year of high school and one of the reasons I chose to become a PE teacher & coach myself... Continue Reading

Ruth Taylor

November 19, 2019

Prayers for the family. He was a co worker, neighbor and customer.

Shirley Gallaher Dearing

November 19, 2019

Jerry, Riger, and I all headed to Shepherdstown after graduating from Marlinton High School in 1964 to attend Shepherd (College) University. Jerry was the quiet one of the three, but he did have a sense of humor. He attended most of our high school reunions and was alw... Continue Reading

Jamie Burke

November 19, 2019

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Coach Buzzard. I spent many days at his and Charleen's house in elementary and middle school. He was always great to me. My thoughts are with Charleen, Mike, Matt, Mark and their families during this time.

Linda Stewart

November 19, 2019

I enjoyed visiting with him when we subbed the same day at PCHS or maybe even GBEMS. I was lucky enough to have his three sons in homeroom at PCHS for four years with each one. Thank you for sending me such nice young men. Prayers to the whole family.

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Phyllis Crickenberger

November 18, 2019

So sorry, Love and prayers from our family, Phyllis Crickenberger

Chris Matheny

November 18, 2019

Sorry to hear this. Coach Buzzard was a nice guy and I always enjoyed being around him when I played football for PCHS. My condolences to his family.

Betty Little

November 18, 2019

So sorry for your loss prayers for all Jerry’s family. Jerry was a great couch and teacher.

Debbie Workman

November 18, 2019

Prayers and love to Jerry’s family. He always asked how I was when he called the Bank before he told me why he called. Such a respectable man. Rest In Peace my friend. See you again one day.

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