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Galen Vernell Buckner

1972 - 2025

Galen Vernell Buckner obituary, 1972-2025, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1972

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc. - Fort Wayne

1338 Eliza St.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Galen Buckner Obituary

Galen Vernell "Baba" Buckner, 53, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at his home. Service will be at Pilgrim Baptist Church, 1331 Gay St., on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Masonic Rites will be at 10:30 a.m. and the funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Care entrusted to Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Sep. 4, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Galen Buckner

Sep

6

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Pilgrim Baptist Church

1331 Gay Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Sep

6

Service

10:30 a.m.

Pilgrim Baptist Church

1331 Gay Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Sep

6

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Pilgrim Baptist Church

1331 Gay Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Funeral services provided by:

Nelson Memorial Gardens, Inc. - Fort Wayne

1338 Eliza St., Fort Wayne, IN 46803

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