Lawrence H. "Buck" Criss Jr
August 7, 1941 - June 7, 2020
Lawrence “Buck” H. Criss Jr., 78, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 07, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. He was born on August 07, 1941, in Fairmont, a son of the late Lawrence Howard Criss Sr. and Gladys Lucille (Vincent) Criss. After graduating high school, Buck went on to become the owner and operator of the Buck Criss Trucking. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, camping, and sitting on the porch with his brother watching traffic, but most of all, for his love of family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Karen Joyce (Batton) Criss, and sister, Sue Baker. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law and caretakers, Michael Criss and wife Dianna, of Fairmont; brother, Robert Criss and wife Elizabeth, of Fairmont; and grandson, Brandon “Bubba” Criss and wife, Michelle, of Fairmont. The Criss family would personally like to thank the staff of Amedysis Hospice of Anmoore, especially Angie, Brenda, Becca and Jenna for all their loving support. Memorial contribution may be made to Amedysis Hospice, PO Box 366, Amoore, WV 26323 or www.amedysis.com. In keeping with Buck’s wishes, he will be cremated. Friends and family are welcome to call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, on Saturday, June 20, 2020, from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Lawrence “Buck” H. Criss Jr., 78, of Fairmont, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 07, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and dementia. He was born on August 07, 1941, in Fairmont, a son of the late Lawrence... View Obituary & Service Information