Kenneth Buck Head, 74, of Bay City, passed away July 23, 2020. He was born August 13, 1945 in Bay City to Johnnie and Lola Baty Head.

Buck was preceded in death by his parents; sister Edyth Peschel, and brother Claud Albert "Frog" Head.

He is survived by his best friend & caretaker Gayle Daugherty, nephew Jack Daugherty (Dawn) and their children Zack, Garett and Blake; sisters Carolyn Pawlosky (James), Sandy Hubbard, Kathy Marek (Daniel), and Lola Walker (Albert); brother Johnny Head, Brother-in-law Leo Peschel. Additional family include Ray Pawlosky, Billy Pawlosky (Stefanie), Diann Barnett, Danny Peschel, Missy Hubbard, Gina Talasek, Tina Harrison (David), Lee Hubbard (Leslie), Donnie Casey (Carrie), Troy Casey (Jamie), Stephanie Walker (Rob), Brodrick Walker and numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Buck served in the Marines from 1969 until 1971 during the Vietnam War. After a career as a millwright, He obtained a Criminal Justice Degree and served from 2003 until 2008 as a Sheriff Deputy Peace Officer for Matagorda County. Buck enjoyed his time as a VFW member and officer.

The family will receive friends and relatives 4:00pm-5:00pm Monday, July 27, 2020, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. Graveside services are 10:00am Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Lakeview Cemetery in El Campo, TX with Rev. Chester Sassman officiating.