Thomas Leo Buck's Obituary
Mattoon - Thomas Buck, 73, of Bloomington, IL, passed away on May 16, 2022 at Palm Terrace of
Mattoon.
Thomas was born on October 2, 1948 in Clinton IL. He joined the Marines in 1966 and shipped off to Vietnam in 1967. He served as a Rifleman and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Purple Heart Medal. After returning home Thomas started his long and rewarding career as a Truck Driver.
Thomas is survived by his daughters, Amanda (Victor) Stapleton and Katie (Bill) Hill; his trucking son, Marvin Ney; his grandchildren, Brianna Stapleton, Carter Stapleton and Tony Whitney.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Audrey (Welch) Buck.
A private family grave side burial will be held at Camp Butler Springfield, IL with Military Honors.
The family would like to thank Palm Terrace of Mattoon for their dedicated care and love to Thomas over the years.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorial contributions be made to Thomas’s loved ones.
Condolences may be sent to Thomas’s family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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