Raymond L. "RL" Bucklin

Raymond Bucklin Obituary

Raymond L. "RL" Bucklin Bedford Township Raymond L. "RL" Bucklin, 86, of Bedford Township, died Monday, May 25, 2009 at the Laurels of Bedford. He was born October 13, 1922, the son of Albert Lyle and Cecil F. (Rounds) Bucklin in Battle Creek and was a 1940 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Ray worked security at Kellogg Company for over 38 years and was a member of the Kellogg 25 Year Club. He was also a member of the [formerly Battle Creek] Marshall Moose Lodge # 676, United Commercial Traveler and served his community as a Bedford volunteer Fireman, Police Officer as well as a Township Board Member. Raymond L. Bucklin was united in marriage to Florence A. Leedle on July 5, 1940 in Bryan, Ohio; they have been united for 69 years. In addition to his wife Florence, Ray is survived by four children, Sharon (Jerry) Baird of Springfield, Raymond B. (Susie) Bucklin of Oshtemo, Gerald R. (Linda) Bucklin of Battle Creek, Shelia (Gary) Shelton of Richland; twelve grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Beverly Bucklin. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, a son Barry L. Bucklin in 2001 and two great-grandsons. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading, bird watching, playing cards and family get-togethers. At the request of the family, friends may call after 5:00 pm Thursday, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm, at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm., Friday, May 29, 2009, at the funeral home, with Rev James L. Sparks officiating. Interment will be at Bedford Cemetery. Friends who wish may make memorial contributions to American Cancer Association, Alzheimer's Association or to a charity of ones choice. Personal remembrances may be made at www.farleyestesdowdle.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on May 27, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Bucklin

6 Entries

Katherine,Skyler,Leeanne an Brian Bucklin

May 28, 2009

I hope this poem helps...
Love always an Forever...

Katherine Smith

May 28, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Brian Bucklin

May 28, 2009

you will be missed, I will miss the good times we had at gun lake, and the fishing trips we had... you will always be remembered...... with lots of love Brian

Jason Bucklin

May 28, 2009

Grandpa, You truly will be missed. Please make sure you look after Dad and J.J. up there, and tell them that soon enough we will all be reunited once again.

Peggy Michael

May 27, 2009

Bev, Jason & Brian;
Sorry for your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Connie DeLong

May 27, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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