Buck was born November 25, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Robert and Myrtle (Hartman) Nash. He attended North East High School. After high school he served in the military with the U.S. Coast Guard aboard the C.G.C. Bering Strait and the U.S. Air Force as a munitions specialist, in Okinawa.
He retired as a manager from Kansas Correctional Industries. In retirement Buck enjoyed traveling and volunteering. Buck loved God, American history, and hiking in the wilderness.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and perfect partner, Glennis (Bea); brothers, Robert Jr. and James; and sisters, Jo Ann and Patricia.
Buck is survived by his daughter, Rachel; sister, Janet (Jerry) Smith; grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Monday, April 22 at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. This will be followed by a Graveside Committal Service at 12:00pm at Mount Moriah Cemetery.