Bruce "C.B" Buck

C.B. (Bruce) Buck, aged 84 of Bismarck, Arkansas, died at home Friday, April 26th, 2019, passing in his sleep. He was with the comfort of his family in his final days. Born to parents Andy Buck & Eula (Francis) Buck in Delight, Ark., on April 23, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn Buck (Wilson); daughter, Shannon Buck; step-daughter, Vickie Robbecke; and brother, Clint Buck. Bruce served in the US Air National Guard during the Korean War. He retired as a manager for ThermoGas/Mapco of Arkadelphia, where he worked for 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, accomplished gardener, was at one time a rancher and farmer, and loved his wife & family well. In his time on this earth, Bruce helped numerous people & families in ways too many to count and was a good and honorable man. He is survived by daughter, Melinda Smith; son, Vincent Robbecke & his wife Debbie; step-son, Jesse George & his wife Shelby; granddaughter, Angelica Johnson (Warren); grandson, Derek Smith; and many other nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Caruth-Hale Funeral home at 155 Section Line Rd., Hot Springs, Ark. 71913, on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to Arkansas Hospice. Guests may register at www.caruth-hale.com.