Walter "Bucky" Allred

Walter Grady “Bucky” Allred, Jr., 74, of Rockwell, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Pine Acres Center in Lexington.

Walter was born on December 29, 1951, in High Point, North Carolina to the late Walter Grady Allred, Sr. and Myrtle Martin Allred. He grew up in the High Point area and graduated from High Point Central High School. Walter became known to all his friends and family as, “Bucky,” a name that was given to him by his grandmother which he carried the rest of his life. Bucky worked hard over the course of his career. He served in the High Point Fire Department working at stations all over the city including the Department Headquarters on Elm Street, the station on Prospect Street and the station at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and Main Street. Bucky also worked as a truck driver for many years. Throughout those years, he acquired another nick name and was known to his coworkers and other truckers by his call sign, “Gun Slinger.” Bucky worked for the North Carolina Department of Corrections in Rowan County up to the point of his retirement.

Outside of his career, Bucky was a member of Rock Grove United Methodist Church in Salisbury, North Carolina. He enjoyed the simple pleasures that life offered. He loved his family and always enjoyed spending time with them. He enjoyed watching classic western movies and listening to classic country and early rock and roll music. He had many favorite artists including Elvis Presley, Bill Hailey, Sam Cook and Gene Watson. Bucky also enjoyed the comfort of his home and spending time with his longtime companion, Theresa Ward. They both cherished their time together, especially traveling to Holden Beach and taking the opportunity to relax.

Along with his parents, Bucky was preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Martin and Paul “Petey” Allred and sisters, Pam Cardin and Teresa Allred Thompkins.

Left to remember the life of Bucky are his sons, William “Bill” Allred and wife Angela and Grant Allred and companion, Amy Johnson; longtime companion, Theresa Ward; grandson, Bryson Thomas Allred; niece, Mary Martin and close friends, Brian Blackwell, Dennis Lowery and Jimmy and Janine Parker.

A service to celebrate Bucky’s life will be conducted Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 2:00PM in the High Point Chapel of Wright Funerals – Cremations. A visitation for friends and family will be held prior to the service, Saturday, September 12, 2026, form 1:00PM until 2:00PM at Wright Funerals – Cremations, High Point.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point is in charge of arrangements.