Quinton Anthony "Buck" Rich, 87, of Wallace passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Friday, February 23, 2024, to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Mr. Rich was born on May 24, 1936, in Garland, NC to the late Reverend Vance and Minnie Bell Rich.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Vance Rich, Jr., Kathleen Rich O'Neal, Faye Rich Schneidmiller and Melburn Rich.

He was a member of Peniel Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church and served with The Gideons International for 25 years. Mr. Rich was employed with Wallace Enterprise for 20 years and with Raleigh News Observer.

Mr. Rich is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Janice Horrell Rich; his loving daughters, Jan R. Davis and husband Joe of Rose Hill, Ann R. Evans and husband Russ of Kenansville and Bridget R. Evans  and husband Mark of Wallace; grandchildren, Felicia Beaman and husband Brant, Amy Smith and husband Palmer, Hannah Powell and husband Josh, Austin Evans and wife Andrea and Abby Venable and husband Scott; great grandchildren, Taylor Pickett and husband Michael, Ellee Beaman, Ryder Smith and Sydney Powell.  Additionally, he leaves behind his brother, Wayne Rich of Wallace, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved him dearly.

Buck, as he was affectionately known, was a devoted husband and caring father, grandfather and brother who loved God and his family more than anything.  He enjoyed the simple things in life such as sitting in his rocking chair with his feline friend "Ma Kitty" resting beside his chair, vacationing in the mountains and get-togethers with family and friends.  Being very masterful with his hands, Buck enjoyed building bird houses, making signs and other woodworking projects.  He was owner and operator of Rich's Signs for many years until retiring due to declining health.  Buck was one who loved to have a good time. He was a prankster and enjoyed pranking many people.  He enjoyed a good joke and always had a good one to tell.  Buck loved life and enjoyed laughing and making others laugh with him.  He was a kindhearted gentle man who loved people and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.  Most of all, Buck loved the Lord and served Him for many years. His life was a great example for his children and grandchildren to follow.  He will surely be missed but treasured memories of him will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Graveside funeral service will be held at Garland Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, with his son-in-law, Reverend Russ Evans, Reverend Joe Foster and Reverend Dewey Ball officiating.

Being that Buck was such a colorful person, each of Buck's boys are honoring him at the service by sporting one of his ties.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, February 25, 2024 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home,  Wallace, NC

Flowers are welcome or you may send memorial gifts to Peniel PFWB Church, 6491 Englishtown Rd, Wallace, NC  28466 in memory of Quinton "Buck" Rich.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Wallace, NC  910-285-4005 quinnmcgowen.com