Photo courtesy of Cochran Mortuary & Crematory - Wichita
Wichita, Kansas
Nov 19, 1942 – Apr 18, 2019 (Age 76)
Buckley III, William (Bill) James, “Butch”
Bill grew up on his family farm in Marceline, Mo. After graduating from the University of Missouri, he eventually became an independent contractor in the aviation industry. Over the years, he worked all over the United States and made many...
Read MoreI've been in the aerospace biz for over 40 years and I count Bill as one of the most unforgettable characters I ever worked with. He was a consummate engineering professional, a marvelous mentor to young engineers, effective team member and a great friend. Our industry has lost a one of a kind. I will miss him greatly.
Hudson Smith
May 16, 2019 | Atlanta, GA | Friend
I grew up in Marceline with "Butch" and will remember all the good times we had together. We never really called him anything but "Butch" even though we knew he was William James Buckley, III. We lived near each other and farmed together all through our years growing up. "Butch" and Ed and my brother Terry and I were always doing things together. Looking back on those years we worked hard but we had fun together also. Butch's sense of humor and tall tales always kept us laughing and on...
Larry Van Dyke
April 29, 2019 | Derby, KS | Friend
I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to the family. When we lose someone we love, the pain and grief can seem unbearable. But trust in the God of comfort, he will make you strong and give you peace at this difficult time. Numbers 6:26
April 28, 2019
My deepest condolences to Bill's family. Bill was a great guy. I did not see him often, but I will miss him.
Daniel Klemanovic
April 25, 2019 | Chicago, IL | Acquaintance
To the family,
I express my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I pray for your strength as each day passes. Continue to reflect on the memories that brought so much joy. Seek refuge in the God of all comfort and he will sustain you.
R.D.
Birmingham, AL
April 22, 2019
As the days move forward, may the memories provide much comfort to the family, along with God's loving care. John 3:16.
April 22, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person, Bill, you will be loved and missed always. Words could not possibly do justice to the incredible contribution you made in your career, nor reflect how meaningful your life has been, professionally and personally. Long live loving memories of you, Bill! God Bless all those who mourn your passing. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up our wounds." Psalms 147;3
Marcia Dial
April 22, 2019 | Memphis, MO | Friend
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
RK
April 22, 2019
My condolences to the Buckley family. I worked with Bill at Learjet. He was a great guy and stress engineer. He will be missed.
Felix Costa
April 22, 2019 | Fort Worth, TX | Friend
