Charles E. "Charlie Buck" Alvey
August 3, 1939 ~ October 1, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Pastor Ruth Dixon officiating. Interment will follow in the La Plata Methodist Cemetery, La Plata, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 7, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Charles"Charlie Buck” Edward Alvey, Sr. 74, of Leonardtown, MD formerly from Pa Plata, MD. Passed away on October 1, 2013 in Callaway, MD. Born on August 3, 1939 he was the son of the late Martha Elizabeth Alvey and George Henry Alvey, Sr. Charles is survived by his children; Charles Edward Alvey, Jr. of NC., Daniel Eric Alvey and Vernon Dale Alvey both of Lusby, MD. 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Charles is also survived by his siblings; Roger G. Alvey of Mechanicsville, MD, Thomas J. Alvey of Hollywood, MD., Katherine R. Collins of Norfolk, VA, Betty A. Burch of Eastern Shore, MD., Mazie Burch of King George, VA., Jane A. Moreland of Calvert County, MD., Cora E. Buckler of Bushwood, MD., Mary L. Faries of California, MD, and Shirley J. Greenwell of Hollywood, MD. He was preceded in death by his siblings; George H. Alvey, Lewis M. Alvey, John M. Alvey, and Dorothy M. Leonard, and Barbara Murphy.
Charlie Buck attended school through the 8th grade then needed to go to work on the farm. He also worked as a Truck Driver and Deliveryman for Trueman Gas Company for 12 years. He moved from La Plata, MD to St. Mary’s County in 2010.
Charlie Buck enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, playing cards, throwing horseshoes, cookouts with family, playing his guitar and singing.
The family will receive friend on Monday, October 7, 2013, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Ruth Dixon officiating. Interment will follow in the La Plata Methodist Cemetery, Dentsville, MD. Pallbearers will be: Charles E. Alvey, Jr., Daniel E. Alvey, Vernon D. Alvey, Thomas J. Alvey, Roger Alvey, Sr., and Joseph A. Greenwell, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be: Robert Oliver, Francis L. Lacey, and Ray Stinnett. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“My sincere condolences to all the family.”
“My deepest sympathy to the family. I’m friends of Tom and Arlen and the have told my some wounderful stories of George. I know he is now in Heaven looking over his 3 boy’s. Cancers is and a long drawn out prosess and I pray the family can find some peace.”
“Tommy And Arlene You are in our prayers and thoughts. Charles is at peace now . No more pain and suffering .”
“So sad to hear of Charles passing. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Jeannie, Tiffany & Greg.”
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the Alvey family.”
“Ms Betty and Family I am so sorry for you loss…. Sending prayers and love to you all”
“How do we say good-bye to one so precious in our lives. Many are the memories and each one shows the love we felt for him. God has a reason every time he takes his children home. A precious soul has gone home, no more pain. Angles stood at attention when he was called away. Heaven’s choir played his anthem as they welcome him that day. Eternally he’s resting now in a garden of peace. We love you very much Charle. We will see you again one. Rest in peace. Arlene and Tommy “
“”My thoughts and prayers.” “