VFL William “Buck” Buxton Dies

William Buxton / Credit: UT Athletics

VFL William “Buck” Buxton Dies

Posted on May 23, 2018
William Buxton / Credit: UT Athletics

Funeral Arrangements for former Tennessee football letterman William “Buck” Buxton are below.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee football defensive lineman and member of the program’s 1997 SEC Championship team William “Buck” Buxton died earlier this week.

Buxton lettered for UT in the 1996 and 1997 seasons, playing on the defensive line and helping lead the Volunteers to a 21-4 overall record in that span. Buxton played in 11 games, making 16 total tackles and recorded two sacks during the 1996 season in which UT went 10-2 and defeated Northwestern, 48-28, in the Citrus Bowl.

The Girard, Ga, native was also a member of the Vols 1997 SEC Championship team, recording 13 tackles and a tackle for loss that season. During his two seasons on Rocky Top, Buxton made 29 total tackles while registering had four tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble.

Funeral services for Buxton will be held on Saturday, May 26, at 11 a.m., at Waynesboro Deliverance in Waynesboro, Ga. Family viewing will be held Fridaymorning with guest visitation from 12-7 p.m.

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