Homewood, Illinois
Preston R. "Buck" Speakman , age 68, of Homewood. Marine Corps Veteran. Beloved husband of 50 years to Carolyn Speakman nee Murphy. Loving father of Stephanie and Florence Speakman. Cherished grandfather of Courtney Threadgill, Connor and Christopher Speakman. Dear brother of Janet Waters, late Myrna Crawford, late Larry Speakman, Lee Kern Hargrave, Mary Alice Carpenter, Richard Hargrave and Anne Hargrave. Foster son of the late Lee and Georgia Hargrave. Fond Uncle to many. He retired in 1990 after 28years with the Social Security Administration. Following retirement, he became known to many residents of the Southern Suburbs and Northwest Indiana as "Buck the Driver". Memorial Visitation Friday May 25 from 4-7:30pm with Services at 7:30pm at the Tews Funeral Home 18230 So. Dixie Highway in Homewood. Interment Buena Vista Cemetery inWinchester, IN. In Lieu of flowers, memorials to "Riley Children's Hospital", Indianapolis, IN Funeral info call 708-798-5300.
Read MoreI was sadden to hear of Buck's passing. I worked with him at the SSA regional office and he was always a joy to be around. He will be dearly missed.
Jim Wais
June 06, 2007 | Orange Park, FL
Carolyn and Family,
I just returned from vacation and heard the news of Buck's passing. I have known Buck for many years while he worked for SSA and for the last few years he has been my Limo driver. I will cherish our conversations over the years and in particular our last limo ride which was only a few weeks ago and all he talked about was his family and he showed me pictures. His heart was so full of love for all of you. I am so sorry for your loss, but please know that he truly...
Marcia Mosley
June 04, 2007
I knew "Pa" when his daughter and I were in high school. He chaperoned many many weekend events and I remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Wehrer (Kaczmarski)
June 01, 2007 | San Antonio, TX
We enjoyed knowing Buck over the past few years. He will certainly will be missed. You have our heartfelt prayers. Frank and Susan McCully
Frank McCully
May 31, 2007 | Crete, IL
Buck was my original trainer when I started with SSA back in 1971. He made the class one that you wanted to come to every day, with his great wit and the knowledge that you knew he wanted to share with us. During the rest of my career, I would run into him at different sessions and SSA affairs, and he still always impressed me with his abilities and great personality. Please know that he touched a lot of our lives in a very positive way and that he will always be remembered. My condolences...
Maria Paradowski
May 30, 2007 | Carol Stream, IL
Carolyn,
I was shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of your husband. I can only imagine what your feelings are at this difficult time. Know that I'm thinking of you and remembering you and your family in my prayers.
Todd Diel
May 30, 2007 | Orland Park, IL
We're sorry to hear of Buck's death. We both worked with Buck at the Chicago North SSA Office and the Chicago Regional office. He was one of our favorite people.
Penny & Tony Salerno
May 30, 2007 | Bradenton, FL
Carolyn & Family:
I worked with Buck, on the same staff in the Chicago Region office. We knew his wit and warmth, and the best jokes. Know that he was deeply, deeply loved and appreciated by all here. Now that I've 30 years and eligible to "retire", I keenly remember his offer of a driving job with his limo service. My spouse, Rachel & I remember with joy you, Carolyn and he dancing back in the 70's and on... and his building a bunk bed for one of your daughter's room @ IL...
Paul Dieterle
May 30, 2007 | Wheaton, IL
To Buck's family, I just returned from Vacation and just found out, so I am sorry to have missed his funeral. Like others, I knew Buck from SSA. When I started back in the regional office in 1983 I was seated next to Buck. It was to say the least, a very interesting experience until Buck retired. A great gentleman and my great sympathy to you all. Buck meant a lot to all of us at work and in the process taught us all a lot.
Jerry Patt
May 30, 2007 | Buffalo Grove
