John Buck Debnam

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Debnam, John Buck age 69, born Feb 24, 1943, passed away unexpectedly April 10, 2012, while undergoing routine dialysis. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter Thomas Debnam and Nellie Mae Debnam. Survived by first wife, Karen June Debnam (Bock) and their children, John Buck Debnam Jr, Scott Walter Bock and Kristina Marie Debnam and 3 grandchildren, John Buck Debnam III, Andrea Nissen Debnam and Mike Woods; second wife, Susan Christine Debnam (Naber). Born in Franklinton, N.C., John graduated Franklinton High School before joining the U.S. Air Force. Traveling across the U.S. and into foreign countries, at times with Karen and their children. John was very active in Shriners, Freemasons, VFW and the Patriot Guard. An avid patriot himself, John volunteered at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center as well as being a patient and dialysis recipient there. His spirit and memory shall live on for those who knew him. An eagle, an American flag, a Harley Davidson, will always bring to mind his love of life, his family and his country. Memorials preferred to the MACV: MN Action Council for Veterans. Interment at Ft. Snelling Nat'l Cemetery Friday, April 20 at 10 AM. Family and friends gathering at VFW Post #5555 Richfield at 11 AM.

Published on April 15, 2012