Francis D. "Buck" Raley, 58,  of Harrisonburg, VA died peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 surround by family & friends. Buck was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Silver Spring in MD (Montgomery County). He was an Army veteran.

Buck was an avid outdoorsmen and loved life which he lived to the fullest. He loved his family and was the oldest of five. 

He is survived by his two sons, Blake Raley of Harrisonburg and Joshua Jenkins Raley of CA; his parents, Joe & Jackie Raley of MD; two brothers, Lee Raley of TN & Stephen Raley of MD; two sisters, Dawn Musgrove and husband, Chris of NC, Lisa Goodie and husband, Lenny of MD; an aunt, Jean Raley of MD; cousins, Dan Raley of MD and Linda Delan of VA; a maternal grand mother, Dorothy Williams of NC; a grand daughter, Faith Raley along with 7 nieces and nephews, and a great-niece & great-nephew.

A memorial service is planned in celebration of Bucky's life on Saturday, September, 12, 2009 at 4 P.M at the top of the mountain on High Top Lane off Hopkins Gap Road in Fulks Run. 

Kyger Funeral Home is assisting the Raley family. Please contact them for further information.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kygers.com .

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Blake, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We only met your Dad a couple of times, but I know the two of you had a strong bond and were great friends. If there is anything that you need please don't hesitate to ask. Sincerely, Mike & Melissa Sites Mike & Melissa Sites 2009-09-10 07:20:08

Buck was a very dear friend of ours, we have been attempting to get in touch with him for months now we know why we couldn't. My husband and I are sitting here in shock. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Thank you for the email. Maggie & Bernie Hahn 2009-12-13 17:44:02

Buck Thank you for coming into my life I would like to express my sincere condolence and I Buck is really a great man. He invited me to visit him in Virginia but its so happened I have work in California. I miss your music and you know I loved music too. You wont hear my guitar again. I promise I will visit your place soon. You are always in my heart and mind. Love you, TATA Tata Camara 2009-12-18 00:33:44

Buck was a very dear friend I met while living in Reston, VA. He was my roommate for a period. Buck had a very strong voice and had a way with making good conversation even around people who didn't like talking. One thing Buck encouraged me to do was to join the mililtary, since I was hesitant because of my age. Well, I talked with him within the last year briefly on the phone and by email. Unfortunately, I got word of his passing while on deployment, but I would like to say that Buck's life made an impact in a time in my life when I needed it. Thanks Buck for your words of confidence, experience, and friendship. Now as a soldier and veteran, I can say you are my battle. LaFrance Matell Hart 2010-03-06 07:18:25

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