Michael L. Buckley

Michael Lynn Buckley (Mike), 73, of Lemoore, CA., passed away on January 12, 2025. Born on October 29,1951 in Brush CO., to Lois Faye Perkins and Robert Henry Buckley. Mike was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Buckley; his sons, Cory Buckley (wife Tania Buckley), and Cory Carpenter (wife Tena Givens); his daughter, Kimberlee Hotz (husband Butch Hotz); his sisters, Katherine Buckley-Smith, Dawn Jasso, and Robin Dunigan; his grandsons, Kevin Kenel, Logan Buckley, Dillon Hotz and Dalton Hotz; his granddaughters, Morgan Hotz, Jasmine Buckley, and Lilee Carpenter.
Mike graduated from Colby High School in Colby, KS. He served 20 years in the U.S. Navy. After retiring from the Navy, he continued working for the Federal Government in Civil Service for 12 more years.
Mike really enjoyed gold prospecting, camping, traveling throughout the United States, (visiting 45 of the 50 states), reading and sitting in his recliner watching sports and game shows. He had a gift of making friends in any situation.
His favorite sports teams were the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs and Golden State Warriors.
He was so loved and will be missed and will always be in his family's hearts.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project woundedwarriorproject.com
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. February 10th at Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel, 420 West D Street, Lemoore, CA.