Obituary of Buddy Funck

Harold “Buddy” Glen Funck, Jr., age 56, of Argyle, Texas passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2020 in Denton, Texas after a brief illness. A celebration of his life will be held at the Argyle United Methodist Church on Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 6:00 P.M, with Pastor Chris Schoolcraft presiding. Buddy Funck was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 22, 1963 to Harold Glen Funck Sr. and Hope Funck. He attended Richland High School in North Richland Hills, Texas and graduated in 1981. He went on to earn a degree in Communications from the University of New Mexico in 1986 and was the starting quarterback for the University of New Mexico Lobos where he was named Team Captain and Most Valuable Player. He was selected by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL draft. He worked as a project manager for Perry Homes for 30 years. His two children were his pride and joy; Claire, 20 and Carson, 18. He had a passion for cooking, playing the piano, listening to music and was an avid sports enthusiast. Buddy is survived by his daughter Claire Funck and son Carson Funck, both of Argyle; mother, Hope Funck of Keller, Texas; sister, Lisa Fields and husband, Ron, both from Keller, Texas; niece, Taylor Dulaney, husband, Jaron and children Adley and Ryann, all from Keller, Texas; nephew, Michael Fields, wife, Marcia and son Mason, all from Austin, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Sr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of North Texas.