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David Buckley Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - CSM (Ret.) David W. Buckley, beloved husband of 47 years to Connie G. Buckley, entered into rest on Sunday, October 12, 2014 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in the Martinez United Methodist Church. Military honors will be observed. David retired from the U.S. Army as a command Sergeant Major. After a 23 year career, with his last assignment as the Commandant of the Signal Corp. NCO Academy on Fort Gordon. David's greatest love was spending time with his family, fishing, and serving his church. David was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lucy Buckley, and a brother, Richard Buckley. Survivors include his wife, Connie G. Buckley, his daughter, Christiane (Don) Buckley Brantley, his grandchildren, Sadye Brantley, Hannah Brantley, and his two sisters, Marilyn Buckley and Joan Schmidt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Martinez United Methodist Church.

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Oct. 14, 2014.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary & Sheila Foster

October 15, 2014

Dear Connie, Will be keeping you in my prayers. Patsy Wallace

October 15, 2014

Dear Connie & family,
David was a special brother-in-the Lord whom I had the privilege of getting to know thru the Released Time For Christian Education Ministry with the Copeland Elementary children. I loved being around him and so admired him for his selfless, encouraging, godly spirit, never complaining. He was a true servant of the Lord and I know he will be missed greatly by all who have come to know and love him. Heavens gain, our loss!
May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and give you His peace and strength as only He can.
Love in Him who first loved us,

Manuela Shannon

October 15, 2014

Connie, so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Julie Freeman

October 15, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you! May God continue to bless you.

Nay (Mattie) McLaurin

October 15, 2014

So sorry for your loss - keeping all in our prayers. Tommy and Judy Martin

October 15, 2014

Prayerfully thinking of you and your family during this time of your loss. May God's strength comfort you with His presence.

Diana Nance

October 14, 2014

Connie, So so sorry to hear of David's passing, I am lifting you up in prayer regularly. I am grateful for the opportunity to get to know both of you this year. You and David have been a blessing to me. He was a real Man of God and a warrior who "fought the good fight" well. He will never be forgotten by all his LiveSTRONG friends. He has forever touched our lives. Hugs and prayers, Anne

Anne Rheins

October 14, 2014

October 14, 2014

David will live in a piece of our hearts for the rest of our days.

Bob & Chong Davies

October 14, 2014

Dear Connie, Christian & Don,

I am shocked to hear of Mr. Buckley's passing. My mom called me today and shared this tragedy with me. I am so sorry for your loss, and I am very saddened that I will be unable to attend the Service. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I miss you all, and will always have very fond memories of spending time with all of you on Old Trail Road when Christian and I were growing up. Again, I am so very sorry to learn of Mr. Buckley's passing.

Cecilia Orlando - Elias

October 14, 2014

David was a blessing to know, and I'm certain a strong testimony to all who knew him. I am thankful to have served alongside David in the Released Time Bible Education ministry. We will all miss him very much. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Laura Garner

October 14, 2014

Christiane, Connie and family, We are so sorry very for your loss. I will never forget when I got to go to see the Dawgs play a couple of times with you and Dad. I remember stopping to get "boiled peanuts" :) Oh and the times when Christian and I used to try and "pull one over" on Dad/Mr. Buckley. Yea, that never worked! A lot of time has passed since then and we are older now, but great memories and people are always with us in our hearts. Hugs and Prayers to you and your family.

Lara & Ron Gering

October 14, 2014

Remembering your family during this sorrowful time. A former Evans High School classmate of David's.

Sheryl Burroughs McLeroy

October 14, 2014

Connie and Christiane, I'm sorry I can't be there with y'all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you

Tracie Richardson

October 14, 2014

Connie, may the peace of God be with you and your family at this time. I will keep you and your family are in my prayers.

Veronica Sistrunk

October 14, 2014

Connie and Family, we wish we could be with you. Just know we are thinking of you and sending love and hugs your way. Robin Norris and Judy Cox.

October 14, 2014

Connie, I was sadden to hear of David's passing. I know that words are of little help at a time like this. God Bless and be strong.

Ginger Murphy

October 14, 2014

Dear Connie and Family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. I was honored to call Dave my friend.

I have wonderful memories of him when we served together at Ft Gordon; when we worked together for JANUS Research Group, and our time together with you and the family.

Dave will truly be missed. He had a servant's heart and was a blessing to everyone who knew him. I know he is with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and I am looking forward to seeing him in heaven on that day.

Just remember, “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but love leaves the memories no one can steal.”

May God Bless you with His love, mercy and grace.

Dan & Karen Mumpower

Dan & Karen Mumpower

October 14, 2014

May the peace of God go with your family during this trying time. Your friends from the Evans High Class of 1965 will miss you.

Glenn Fulghum

October 14, 2014

I enjoyed so much getting to know David while working with him at Released Time Christian Education. He always had a smile for everyone and the kids and all of us just adored him and his indomitable spirit. I never heard David complain one time about how he was feeling. His number one priority was serving his Savior and sharing God's love with the kids at Copeland Elementary. David was a doer and not a hearer only, not only studying God's Word but living it out as he ministered to the youngest members of our community. David was a wonderful example of being the hands and feet of Jesus. He was a lovely man and a precious, selfless servant, and he will be very much missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Donna Carter

October 14, 2014

Connie and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. David was always so nice and very down to earth. We had some very, very good laughs together. I know ya'll will miss him dearly. May God's Grace and Peace Be With You.

Gail Wells

October 14, 2014

Connie and family,
I am so sorry to hear that David lost his battle that he fought so valliently. He was such a caring man. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.

Deborah McGugan

October 14, 2014

Connie, you and the girls are in our prayers. We will always remember David.

Don & Phylis Suggs

October 14, 2014

I will always remember David as a thoughtful and caring man who loved his family deeply. Let your wonderful memories sustain you during this difficult time.

Trish Owens

October 14, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sheila Foster

October 14, 2014

Connie and family,

Deepest sympathy. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Jackie Sapp

Jacqueline Sapp

October 14, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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