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James Buckley Obituary

Published by Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory - Downtown on Apr. 8, 2018.

James Lee Buckley Liberty, SC Mr. James Lee Buckley, 64, husband of Faye Swanson Buckley, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. Born in Louisiana, a son of the late Wiley Lee Buckley and the late Edna Lou Craddock Buckley, Mr. Buckley was retired and of the Baptist faith. Surviving, in addition to his wife of forty-three years, are three sons, David James Buckley (Heather) of Easley, Jonathan Lee Buckley of Six Mile and Ryan Lee Buckley (Kaylin) of Easley; three sisters, Charlotte Burt (Will), and Julie McWhorter, all of Georgia, and Carolyn Shuffield (Jeff) of Florida; six grandchildren, Jay, Ethan, Jayden, Abby, Levi and Kharis Buckley; and several nieces, great-nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Buckley was predeceased by a brother, William Lee Buckley; and a granddaughter, Kensley Buckley. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown with Rev. Guy Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. The family is at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, David and Heather Buckley. Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown Easley, which is assisting the family.

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April 11, 2018

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Martha Gravely

Dear Faye,

I am praying for you! I have never went through what you are going through right now. But, I do know that GOD will bring you through this difficult time! I pray that God's comfort will be give you a PEACE that only He can give! Jesus tells us that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Hold on to that promise!

Love in Christ,

April 10, 2018

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Arinda Powell

Faye, so sorry we will not see you in your husband's home-going, but please know we have prayed for all of your family to have strength in this time.
Please contact us as we will always love you

April 10, 2018

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Jackie Ansley

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers for comfort during this sad time. In sympathy, Jackie Ansley

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305 West Main St., Easley, SC 29640

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