David “Buck Wheat” Rector, age 63, was born on June 4, 1960 to the late Gene and Katherin (Griffin) Rector in Crossville, TN and passed away on November 7, 2023 in Crossville.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Geva Rector; son David (Melinda) Rector; grandchildren Savannah and Maddison Todd; brother Eddie (Melissa) Rector; sister Dorothy (Marvin) Deck; special friend Gary “Bush Hook” Pendergrass; and several nieces and nephews.

David was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Roberta Wright.

Services will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10a-12p, with the service to follow at 12p. He will be laid to rest in Goss Cemetery immediately following the service.