William Thomas DeAtley

“Bucky” as he was affectionately known to family and friend s passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, following a battle with cancer.He was the son of Norman Price and Eula Tucker DeAtley, born April 4, 1939. He was the youngest of 10 children, often referred to by his family as “Buddy.” He spent his childhood and early adult life in Washington, DC. He was a graduate of McKinley Tech High School, Class of 1957. He went to work at Briggs, Incorporated, where he worked for over 20 years. His last employer Truck’n America treated him like family.Bucky is survived by his wife Renny of 51 years. They built their family and their lives in the Maryland area, living in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties. They have one child, Teresa of Raleigh, North Carolina, who is married to Richard Pierrie, and three grandchildren, Michael (wife Sarah), Laura, and Virginia. Bucky’s happiest times were spent with his family; his pride in them was his greatest joy in life. He enjoyed his brother-in-law Bobby (wife Debbie) Citrano and his sister-in-law Pat Citrano. Bucky was a good friend to his neighbors, earning the unofficial title “Mayor of Lakehurst Avenue.” He could be found clearing streets and driveways during inclement weather, working in his flower beds and caring for his lawn, or avidly “people watching.” On most days in his retirement Bucky loved to watch sports, cheering on the Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, and many area college basketball teams.Bucky’s family appreciates the care he received at Anne Arundel Memorial Hospital during his last days.Donations in his honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, 8219 Town Center Dr. , Baltimore MD 21236. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Thomas DeAtley please visit our Sympathy Store.