He graduated from North Texas State University in 1967 and married Jeffa Kay Clark on February 5, 1966 in Dallas, TX. He went to work for LTV Aerospace in 1967, later called Vought Aircraft Company. After 34 years, Buz retired as Director-Boeing Programs, Materiel. Upon retiring from Vought, he ran his own consulting company from 2001-2008. He spent the next six years caring for his terminally ill wife. He loved sports, but his true passion was his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Doris Clarkson, his wife of 48 years, Jeffa Kay in 2014.
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Shawn Burrell of Leander, son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Jennifer Clarkson of Arlington; grandchildren Aeris and Leia Clarkson, Davis and Evan Riley Burrell; brother Steven Clarkson and wife Cathy of Austin; sisters Pat Gatley of Ocoee, FL and Sue Willman of Dallas, TX.
There will be a reception to follow the service at 6008 Honeytree Dr. Arlington, TX.