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Howard "Red Buck" Buckles

[October 11, 2016]    Howard "Red Buck" Buckles, 84, of Elkhart, passed away October 6, 2016, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2016, at Elkhart Cemetery

Memorial Gathering:  Saturday, October 15 at 6 p.m. at Talk of the Town in Elkhart

Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home

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Howard "Red Buck" Buckles, 84, of Elkhart, passed away October 6, 2016, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home, Petersburg.

Cremation rites have been accorded by Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Graveside services with military rites performed by American Legion Post 263 will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 14, 2016, at Elkhart Cemetery. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, October 15 at 6 p.m. at Talk of the Town in Elkhart.

Mr. Buckles was born July 24, 1932, in Sangamon County, the son of J Walter and Betty Louise (Gilpin) Buckles. He retired from Davis Trucking. He was formerly employed at Harris-Mcburney and PPG. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the 40&8, American Legion Pot 263, VFW Post 1756, and the Eagles Lodge 2708. He enjoyed hunting, gambling, being with friends, and drinking his whiskey and water.

Surviving are his daughter Judith ( Dennis) Anderson of Elkhart, three grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Charles Buckles and Frank Buckles.

Memorial donations may be made to the 40&8.

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