Marilyn's Comments from Buck's Funeral

My wife, Marilyn, made the following short speech during Buck's funeral (I am so proud of her!):

My name is Marilyn Peacock & I am AC’s oldest niece.

I loved my uncle dearly. Ever since I was a little girl, I always felt as though we were kindred spirits – both with logical minds, but also feelers. And I’ve seen several parallels in our lives.

There were times in my life, as well as in his when one of these aspects – the logic or the feelings – outweighed the other taking each of us down paths that led to less pleasant times .

But we learned from these experiences – learned what to steer clear of, and eventually found the way to balance, and back to the path that led to happiness.

I found my wonderful husband Scott, and AC found Lisa,
And I thank God regularly for both of them.

I am so thankful that my uncle found his soul-mate, and that he was able to live such a loving and fulfilling life with her.

I thank Lisa for coming into his life and giving him the love and respect he so richly deserved, and for completing the wonderful person he grew to be.

I also want to thank all of you here – his colleagues, members of his church family and his community, his friends and extended family – for caring for my uncle and for being a part of his life. I know he treasured you all. God bless you.