Birth date: Sep 17, 1946 Death date: Aug 29, 2021
Buckley Duane Gardner, 74, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed peacefully from his life on Sunday, August 29, 2021, surrounded by all of his children. Buck was born on September 17, 1946 in Hominy, Oklahoma to Charles and Joyce Gardner. He Read Obituary
I worked for, and was friends with Buck, all the time he was at TCC Campus Police. He was a great boss and a better friend! I'm going to miss our conversations. My heart goes out to all the kids and grandkids that he left behind.
Although I did not know "Papa Buck" well, I do remember how he calmly stepped in when the lovely globe lights, Kelsey had created for her wedding to Ronnie, didn't quite come together the way we had hoped. We were already stressed, with no idea what we would do, and Buck, very calmly, walks over and says he can have them working in no time! It actually took a good bit of ingenuity and effort on his part, and he certainly succeeded, but it was his sweet, calm demeanor that help set us to our task much more relaxed and confident that all was well. Plus, my daughter and children adored him.
I'm going to miss seeing you at the yearly pistol requalify. I would ask you how many grandchildren you had and you in that deep voice tell me. Then you would ask me if I remembered night fire at the academy. It was 10 degrees and sleeting. We would laugh and agree we would never be that cold again. Prayers your way my friend. Rick Dunham
