Montague A Buck's Obituary
Montague Ashton Buck, Esq., 82, of Washington, D. C., passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at home. Born in Bridgeton on May 13, 1942 to the late William and B. Ann Buck.
Montague graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1960, where he played the saxophone in the school band. He graduated from Trenton State College, (The College of New Jersey), was an undergraduate of Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, graduated from Howard University School of Social Work, Washington, D. C. and also received his law degree from Howard University School of Law, Washington, D.C. He also attended the School of Government and Business Administration, Washington, D. C.
He served in the United States Army from 1965-1967, second battalion, third infantry, including a tour of duty in Vietnam.
Montague was employed by the State of NJ Bureau of Children’s Services. He retired from the city of Washington as a corporate counselor. Montague also served as a Staff Associate in the Legislative Office of National Social Policy and Planning Organization.
He leaves to cherish his memory two brothers: Michael A. Buck (Janet), Florida and Malcom A. Buck (Phyllis), New Jersey, sister-in-law, Gloria Buck, New Jersey, two God children, Martin Mitchell, Moriah Mitchell and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and many associates and friends in Washington, D.C, especially, Clinton Evans and Ronald Mitchell.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Marlene and brother-in-law, William Kelly, brother, Milton A. Buck and brother, Maurice A. Buck and sister-in-law, Jean Buck.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on September 28, 2024 at 11:00 am from John Wesley United Methodist Church 90 Matthew Brown Way Bridgeton, NJ . Burial will follow the services in Gouldtown Memorial Park, where Montague will be laid to rest next to his mother and father.
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