BELGRADE- George B. Buck, III, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 5, 2021 with his loving wife at his side. He is the loving husband of Patricia (Neale) Buck with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. George was born July 11, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of George B. Buck, Jr. And Virginia (Sommer) Buck. He was a resident of Belgrade for many years. He was a graduate of New Hampton Prep School and Long Island University. He worked as a sportsman, and general farmer. George loved working and being outdoors. George was proud of his 4 years of military service in Patuxent River Naval Air station in Maryland and in Italy in Sicily. He was head mechanic for US jet planes. George was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and was also a shooter who won many medals. George was an avid skier and enjoyed skiing at Sugarloaf. He was a great friend to many and quietly made a big impact on people's lives for the better. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Patricia Buck. His step son, Clifford D. Mathews of Rome. His step daughter, Dona E. Mathews of New Sharon. His brothers and sister-in-law; Robert and Pamela Lawrence of Swampscott, MA, Frederick A. Renz of Exeter, NH, Walter L. Renz Brookfield, CT, Adam Renz of Defiance, MO. His sisters; Patricia Bruschi of Point Pleasant, NJ, Hettie Buck of Moultonborough, NH, Virginia Higgons of St. Charles, MO. His three grandchildren; David Dennis Love, Kaitlin Hodgkins, Erik Mathews. His three great grandchildren; Aubriana, Summer, Charlotte, and Skyler. In addition to his loving parents, George is predeceased by his step son, Bryan S. Mathews. George's Funeral Services will be in the Knowlton-Hewins Funeral Home, One Church St. Augusta on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Followed by burial in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road. Visiting hours will be Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 1:00- 4:00 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Following the guidelines set forth by the State of Maine and the CDC face masks and social distancing will be required. In lieu of flowers donations in George's memory may be made to The Maine Veterans Home 310 Cony Rd. Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website at www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com For those who would like to attend George's services remotely the livestream address is https://my.gather.app/remember/george-buck