Jeffery Craig “Buck” Hanes, 66, died at his home suddenly Friday, Dec. 22, 2017.

Born Jan. 9, 1951, he was the son of the late Willie Hege Hanes and the late Lucille Helen Ward Hanes. He was also preceded in death by 3 sisters: Penny Hanes, Shirley Cornatzer and Rachel Eckenrod.

Survivors:  his wife of almost 46 years, Linda Kay Keaton Hanes; a son, Adam Hanes, and his fiancé, Lauren Pilley, of Advance; 2 brothers, Ralph Hanes (Diane) and Kenneth Hanes, both of Advance; and a sister-in-law, Faye Flynn of Yadkinville.

“He” worked as a cutter in the sawmill industry and had been an auctioneer for some 25 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. He attended Wyo Bible Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends at Davie Funeral Chapel from noon-2 p.m.Wednesday, Dec. 27. A celebration of life service will follow in the chapel at 2 p.m.officiated by the Revs. David Stetler and Donald Luffman. Burial will follow in the Wyo Bible Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials: Cancer Services, Inc., 3175 Maplewood Avenue, Winston-Salem, 27103.

Condolences:  www.daviefuneralservice.com.