- Date Of Birth: September 29, 1942
- Date Of Death: May 22, 2021
- City: Okeechobee
- State: Florida
Robert Thomas Buck died May 22, 2021. He was born September 29, 1942, to Ernest T. Buck and Evelyn (Whitt) Buck in North Carolina. Bob was a product designer, a graduate of NC State University College of Design. Professionally he designed medical instrumentation for both Corning Glass and Becton-Dickinson and was awarded numerous patents. He contributed important advances in the field of medical instrumentation. He also designed furniture, machines, boats, and many other things.
He was a Captain in the Army in the Vietnam war where he was Helicopter Maintenance Officer for MACV (Military Assistance Command) Third Military Region.
Bob and his wife Sharon enjoyed travel in their motorhome for a number of years and were the first to be awarded Volunteers of the Year in 1998 by the Florida State Parks. He belonged to the Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club.
He loved motors, tractors, and all types of transportation vehicles. Bob was happy to help anyone who brought their mechanical problems to him. He also loved boating, both blow boats, and stinkpots.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Donald Buck.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Sharon (Van Hoy) Buck; his daughter, Kim Gaylord; grandchildren, Kayla Gaylord and Kenadie Gaylord; sister, Pamela Buck James; and brother, Mike Buck.
