Friday, October 16th, 2015
Billie Buck
Billie Bliss Buck, 87, formerly of 106 Lakeland Blvd, Celina, died 4:44 A.M. Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at White Memorial Hospital in Monticello, Indiana.
He was born August 28, 1928, in Mercer County, Ohio, the son of Oscar and Opal (Fleenor) Buck. He married Beulah Brookart on August 12, 1950, and she preceded him in death on December 9, 2008.
He is survived by siblings Sue (Dick) Garwood of Celina; Alice Baucher of Celina; by two sisters-in-law, Eileen Buck of Saint Marys and Laura Buck of Celina.
He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including Donna (Brian) Bonner of Monticello, Indiana, who was Billie's caregiver. He is survived by great-nieces and nephews Katelyn Bonner of Monticello, Indiana; Kassie (David) Galitsky of Zionsville, Indiana; Kurtis (Courtney) Bonner of Hagerstown, Indiana; and Kayla Bonner of Monticello, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and by siblings Ralph Buck, Lyle Buck, Ruth Byers and Helen Brandon.
Billie was a 1946 graduate of Celina High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
He retired after 45 years of service at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys. He enjoyed reading and traveling. Billie will be remembered for his kindness to other people and his great devotion to his wife, Beulah.
Graveside funeral rites will be held 11:30 A.M. Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Swamp College Cemetery, Reverend Bruce Head, officiant.
Condolences may be sent to Billie's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.
Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, is in charge of the arrangements.