A loving husband, father of two, and grandfather of seven, Buck was a special man who combined great ability with great modesty and character.
Born on Galveston Island in 1936, Buck attended W&L, then University of Texas for both undergraduate and law school, graduating in the top of his class in 1960.
After military service, Buck practiced law at Andrews & Kurth, and later Vinson & Elkins as Managing Partner of the Washington Office.
Loving public service, Buck also served in the Treasury Department as Tax Legislative Counsel, and later as Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy.
In 2001, Buck joined Brown Advisory as a partner and strategic advisor, finally retiring in 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be at All Saints Church, 3 Chevy Chase Circle, on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 11am.
