Buck Thomason

Rawle Buckner "Buck" Thomason, Jr., of Clifton, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 77. A follower of Christ, devoted family man, passionate Aggie, skilled businessman, and an active member of his community, Buck’s life was defined by his generosity, vibrant personality, and deep commitment to the people and causes he cared about. His absence will be deeply felt, but his influence will continue to be felt by those he impacted.

Born on August 21, 1947, in Huntsville, Texas, Buck was a proud graduate of Huntsville High School, Texas A&M University (Class of 1969), and the University of Houston School of Law. His early career was marked by an ability to build successful ventures in diverse industries, most notably in construction and real estate development. Since he was a young boy, Buck was passionate about hard work, cattle and ranching. In 2003, he fulfilled a lifelong dream by transitioning to full-time ranching in Cranfills Gap, Texas at Indian Hills Ranch. There, he and his wife, Sidney, spent the last two decades living their passion for cattle ranching, specializing in Brangus cattle and remaining active in Brangus cattle breeding, both domestically and internationally.

A third-generation Texas A&M graduate, Buck was an enthusiastic supporter of his Alma Mater and for all things Aggie. His love for Texas A&M was never more apparent than when he and Sidney cheered on the Aggies together, whether at Kyle Field or Reed Arena, proudly sporting maroon and white.

A tireless advocate for the improvement of his community, Buck worked diligently to enhance Bosque County in many ways. He played an instrumental role in the development and preservation of local landmarks, including the Bosque Arts Center, the Bosque Museum, and the Cranfills Gap Veterans Memorial, among others. His efforts were always driven by a deep love for the area he called home.

Buck’s generosity extended beyond business and community projects. Known for sharing his love of food and cooking, his homemade jellies and zucchini bread were regular gifts to friends and neighbors, a demonstration of his belief in sharing life’s abundance with others. He was never afraid of a challenge, seeing opportunity where others might see difficulty, and he encouraged those around him to do the same.

Buck is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sidney; daughter, Stacy Carroll, and husband, Adam; sons, Charles (still searching) and Rawle Buckner Thomason III (Trey), and wife, Alexis; as well as five grandchildren, Emily, Abigail, Kenady, Rachel, and Reid. He is also survived by siblings, Jeanie (Marshall) Smith, Edwin (Sandy) Thomason, and Dell Thomason.

Services will be held November 9, 2024, at 1 pm at First Presbyterian Church in Clifton, 211 S Avenue G, Clifton.

Though he is no longer with us, Buck’s spirit will live on in the lives of all who knew him, his work, and the many projects he touched. His warmth, enthusiasm, and generosity of spirit will forever be remembered.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Texas A&M Foundation, 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840. Please designate gifts “in memory of Buck Thomason” in the memo line of the check. To donate online, go to give.am and select ‘this gift is in honor of someone special.