Gregory J. Buckler

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Gregory J. Buckler, 67, Swayzee, died at 4:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016, at University Nursing Center, Upland. He was born in Boone County, KY, to the late Frank L. and Wilma Sue (Poe) Buckler.

Gregory was a United States Army veteran and served in Vietnam. He worked for RCA as a machinist. Gregory loved animals and flowers. Everyone called him the “bird man” because he enjoyed showing chickens and taking incubators to local schools.

Survivors include his children, Shannon (Aaron) Lincoln, Decatur, and Chad (Amanda) Buckler, Marion; grandchildren, Cameron Buckler, Shayland Buckler, Cassity Lincoln, and Cory Lincoln; and siblings, Linda (Dan) Chenoweth, Marion, and Dale (Sandy) Buckler, Van Buren.

In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded in death by his sister, Billie Spies, and brother, Tom Buckler.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN. Funeral services will begin at 11:30 a.m. with Chaplain Ron Forsyth officiating. Burial will follow at Marion National Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.

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