Roy William "Bucky" Buckingham's Obituary
Roy William “Bucky” Buckingham, 90, of Dover passed away on January 28, 2019. Bucky was born in Kitchener, Canada on May 21, 1928 to Roy and Marie Anna Buckingham. Bucky worked for American Can Company and was a member of the United States Army. Bucky retired from Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at as Deputy Sheriff. Bucky was a simple guy who loved to spend time with his family and friends.
Bucky is survived by Wife Evelyn Sue Buckingham; Sons: Keith Buckingham and wife Becky, Craig Buckingham, John Buckingham and wife Donna, and the Late David Souza; Daughters: Rachelle and husband Buddy, Anna L. Buckingham, and Kathy Buckingham; Grandchildren: Aaron, Shawn, Shannon, Jayson, Diane, Kendal, Jay, Misty, Rashae, Stanley (Melanie) Chorvat, Christopher (Jayne), Chorvat, and Matthew; Great-Grandchildren: Phebe, Nolan, Lucas, JJ, John, Caroline, Jackson, Dagen, Devin, Havin, Avin, Savanna, Shelby, Sydney, Asten, Jaylen, Stanley III, Sydney, Harrison, Matthew; along with a host of other family and friends.
A Visitation will be held on Friday February 1, 2019 from 6-8pm at Sunset Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, 11005 N. US Hwy 301 Thonotosassa FL 33592. A Visitation will be held on Saturday February 2, 2019 from 10-11am with a Service beginning at 11am also at Sunset Funeral Home and Memory Gardens.
Time to come home dear brother
Your tour of duty through
You’ve given as much as anyone
Could be expected to do
Just a few steps further
The smoke will start to clear
Others here will guide you
You have no need of fear
You have not failed your brothers
You clearly gave it all
And through your selfless actions
Others will hear the call
So take your place of honor
Among those who have gone before
And know you will be remembered
For now and evermore
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