James L. "Jimmie" Pettigrew1,2,3

M, b. December 28, 1932, d. September 30, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 199-28-3268.3 James L. "Jimmie" Pettigrew was born on December 28, 1932 at Arkansas.1,2,4 He married Martha Lou "Marty" Conner, daughter of Albert Raymond Conner and Ruth Melvina Lucas, on July 16, 1971 at Henrico Co., Virginia.1 James L. "Jimmie" Pettigrew and Martha Lou "Marty" Conner were divorced on February 6, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia.2 James L. "Jimmie" Pettigrew died on September 30, 1998 at North Carolina at age 65.3,4

Family

Martha Lou "Marty" Conner b. February 27, 1942, d. July 29, 2009
Marriage*He married Martha Lou "Marty" Conner, daughter of Albert Raymond Conner and Ruth Melvina Lucas, on July 16, 1971 at Henrico Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* James L. "Jimmie" Pettigrew and Martha Lou "Marty" Conner were divorced on February 6, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Lee "Red" Blair1,2,3,4

M, b. January 26, 1920, d. August 9, 1953
     James Lee "Red" Blair was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 He was born on January 26, 1920 at Van Lear, Johnson Co., Kentucky.2,3,4 He married Juanita Lee Stanley, daughter of George William Stanley and Lilly Faye Jarrell, in 1938.5,6 James Lee "Red" Blair died on August 9, 1953 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 33.3,4 He Funeral services for James "Red" Blair, 33, of Detroit, Mich., who died Sunday of a broken neck received while diving when swimming in Detroit, will be conducted from the home of his sister, Mrs. Lenora Shires of 413 Valley Drive, Beckley, at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Virgil Cook of Arnett officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Blair, who was born in Van Lear, Ky. has been employed in a carpet factory. In addition to his sister, he is survived by his wife, and one daughter, Jean of Detroit; a brother, Thomas of Beckley; two half-sisters, Mrs. Effie Scott of Jackson, Ohio, and Mrs. Lola Conley of Winchester, Ky; and his mother, Mrs. Lawrence Vailes of Chicago, Ill. on August 12, 1953.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 254, District 41-4, Marsh Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Occupation

1940Coal miner1

Family

Juanita Lee Stanley b. December 1, 1920, d. March 25, 1959
Marriage*James Lee "Red" Blair married Juanita Lee Stanley, daughter of George William Stanley and Lilly Faye Jarrell, in 1938.5,6 
Children
  • Janet "Jean" Blair4,6
  • Gloria Blair1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1324] Health Data Branch, Divisision of Epidemiology and Health Planning Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Death Index, 1911-2000.
  3. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the James Blair obituary in the Aug 12, 1953 edition.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Blair-Stanley marriage record.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Juanita Blair obituary in the Mar 27, 1959 edition.

George H. Barnes1,2

M, b. September 20, 1866, d. December 20, 1939
     George H. Barnes was born on September 20, 1866 at Jennings Co., Indiana; His marriage record has a birth date of Apr 20, 1866.1,2 He married Nancy Jane Hill, daughter of William Hill and Matilda "Tilda" Stephens, on June 10, 1907 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.1 George H. Barnes died on December 20, 1939 at LaSalle, LaSalle Co., Illinois, at age 73.2

Family

Nancy Jane Hill b. June 10, 1863, d. June 22, 1919
Marriage*He married Nancy Jane Hill, daughter of William Hill and Matilda "Tilda" Stephens, on June 10, 1907 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.1 

Citations

  1. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  2. [S3248] Salt Lake City, Utah FamilySearch, Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947.

Hilda Belle Hemphill1,2

F, b. June 12, 1909, d. August 3, 1938
     Hilda Belle Hemphill was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.1,3,2 She was born on June 12, 1909 at Greenwood, Johnson Co., Indiana.1,2 As of February 6, 1929,her married name was Mitchell.1 She married James Allen Mitchell, son of John Francis Mitchell and Rebecca Reeder, on February 6, 1929.1,2 Hilda Belle Hemphill died on August 3, 1938 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 29.1,2 She Mrs. Hilda Belle Mitchell, 29, wife of James Allen Mitchell of 409 South Twenty-fourth street, died at 3 o'clock this mornning at Mercy hospital, after a brief illness. Mrs. Mitchell was born June 12, 1909 at Greenwood, Indiana, in Johnson County, the daughter of James and Amanda Hemphill. She was united in marriage on February 6, 1929 to James Mitchell. She was a member of the Salvation Army. Survivors besides the husband are two children, Clyde 14, and Bert, 12; two sisters Mrs. Goldie Parks of near this city, Mrs. Jadis Mitchell, also of Elwood; three brothers, Walter, Minerd and Daniel Hemphill, all of Elwood. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Salvation Army Citadel with Captain Ray Clifford and Rev. L. G. Wertz officiating. Burial will be made in the city cemetery. on August 4, 1938.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 505, District 53, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana4

Family

James Allen Mitchell b. April 5, 1894, d. February 8, 1971
Marriage*Hilda Belle Hemphill married James Allen Mitchell, son of John Francis Mitchell and Rebecca Reeder, on February 6, 1929.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the Hilda Belle Mitchell obituary in the Aug 4, 1938 edition.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S8990] Elwood Cemetery, Madison Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary E. Reeder1,2,3,4

F, b. September 18, 1882, d. December 16, 1949
FatherFrancis M. "Frank" Reeder1,3,4,5 b. circa 1842, d. May 24, 1888
MotherLavina "Lannie" Hill1,3,4,5 b. May 18, 1842, d. April 28, 1931
     Her married name was White.3 Mary E. Reeder was buried at Elwood City Cemetery, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.2,3 She married Harry White.3 Mary E. Reeder was born on September 18, 1882 at Tipton Co., Indiana.3 As of April 13, 1898,her married name was Bogue.4 She married Alfred Bogue on April 13, 1898 at Howard Co., Indiana.4 As of December 26, 1903,her married name was Dodson.4 Mary E. Reeder married George O. Dodson on December 26, 1903 at Madison Co., Indiana.4 Mary E. Reeder and George O. Dodson were divorced before December, 1913.5 As of December 20, 1913,her married name was Kemple.5 Mary E. Reeder married Herbert Arthur Kemple on December 20, 1913 at Madison Co., Indiana.5 As of November 5, 1919,her married name was Henderson.4 Mary E. Reeder married Eugene Henderson on November 5, 1919 at Madison Co., Indiana.4,5 Mary E. Reeder died on December 16, 1949 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 67.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 101, District 121, Ward 3, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana6
1920Dwelling 131, District 130, Ward 1, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana7
1930Dwelling 420, District 53, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana8

Family 1

Harry White
Marriage*Mary E. Reeder married Harry White.3 

Family 2

Alfred Bogue
Marriage*Mary E. Reeder married Alfred Bogue on April 13, 1898 at Howard Co., Indiana.4 

Family 3

George O. Dodson b. circa 1879
Marriage*Mary E. Reeder married George O. Dodson on December 26, 1903 at Madison Co., Indiana.4 
Divorce* Mary E. Reeder and George O. Dodson were divorced before December, 1913.5 

Family 4

Herbert Arthur Kemple b. April 24, 1890
Marriage*Mary E. Reeder married Herbert Arthur Kemple on December 20, 1913 at Madison Co., Indiana.5 

Family 5

Eugene Henderson b. March 4, 1880
Marriage*Mary E. Reeder married Eugene Henderson on November 5, 1919 at Madison Co., Indiana.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S8991] Call-Leader, The, From the James M. Reeder obituary in the Jun 26, 1930 edition.
  2. [S8990] Elwood Cemetery, Madison Co., IN, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  5. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

George O. Dodson1,2

M, b. circa 1879
     George O. Dodson was born circa 1879 at Tennessee.1 He married Mary E. Reeder, daughter of Francis M. "Frank" Reeder and Lavina "Lannie" Hill, on December 26, 1903 at Madison Co., Indiana.2 George O. Dodson and Mary E. Reeder were divorced before December, 1913.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 101, District 121, Ward 3, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana1

Occupation

1910Tin plate laborer1

Family

Mary E. Reeder b. September 18, 1882, d. December 16, 1949
Marriage*George O. Dodson married Mary E. Reeder, daughter of Francis M. "Frank" Reeder and Lavina "Lannie" Hill, on December 26, 1903 at Madison Co., Indiana.2 
Divorce* George O. Dodson and Mary E. Reeder were divorced before December, 1913.3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S418] Indiana Works Progress Administration, Indiana Marriage Records Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S5670] Unknown compiler, Indiana, Select Marriages Index, 1748-1993.

Dorothy Ellen/Eileen Cogan1

F, b. March 6, 1918, d. February 15, 2010
     Her Social Security Number was 315-01-5501.2 Her married name was Gross.3 Dorothy Ellen/Eileen Cogan married Howard Merle Gross, son of Omer Clayton Gross and Ila Belle Mitchell.3 Dorothy Ellen/Eileen Cogan was born on March 6, 1918 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana.1,2 She died on February 15, 2010 at Florida at age 91.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 206, District 48-66, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana3

Family

Howard Merle Gross b. March 4, 1919, d. April 21, 2005
Marriage*Dorothy Ellen/Eileen Cogan married Howard Merle Gross, son of Omer Clayton Gross and Ila Belle Mitchell.3 
Child
  • Shirley Annette Gross3,1

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Clarence Francis Holtsclaw1,2,3

M, b. January 15, 1904, d. September 9, 1961
     Clarence Francis Holtsclaw was buried at Emery Cemetery, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana.3 He was born on January 15, 1904 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.3 He married Dovie Marie Buckles, daughter of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, on September 24, 1924 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.3,1 Clarence Francis Holtsclaw died on September 9, 1961 at Wabash, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 57.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 235, District 52, Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana4
1940Dwelling 13, District 85-9, LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana2

Occupation

1930Tin plate boiler tender4
1940Farm laborer2

Family

Dovie Marie Buckles b. July 6, 1904, d. June 19, 1961
Marriage*Clarence Francis Holtsclaw married Dovie Marie Buckles, daughter of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell, on September 24, 1924 at Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana.3,1 
Child
  • Darlene Holtsclaw2,1

Citations

  1. [S2115] Anderson Herald, From the Dovie Holtsclaw obituary in the Jun 20, 1961 edition.
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Larry Lee Street1,2

M, b. March 5, 1935, d. March 8, 1943
FatherBasil Wornie Street1,2 b. August 12, 1901, d. August 31, 1975
MotherVivian V. Buckles1,2 b. February 12, 1906, d. October 21, 1986
     Larry Lee Street was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.2 He was born on March 5, 1935 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.2 He died on March 8, 1943 at Alexandria, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 8.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 114, District 48-57, Orestes, Madison Co., Indiana1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Dersie Helen Carroll1,2

F, b. November 1, 1909, d. February 16, 1985
     Dersie Helen Carroll was buried at Knights of Pythias Cemetery, Frankton, Madison Co., Indiana.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 317-38-1802.3 Her married name was Buckles.4 She married Harry Francis George Buckles, son of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell.4 Dersie Helen Carroll was born on November 1, 1909 at Indiana.3,2 She died on February 16, 1985 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 75.3,1,2 She Dersie H. Stricklett, 75, Rt. 3, Alexandria, died February 16 in Americana Healthcare Center in Anderson after an extended illness. Survivors include her husband, Frank J. Stricklett; four sons, Harry Buckles of Anderson, Ronald Buckles of Milwaukee, Richard Stricklett of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., and Jerry Buckles of Sawyzee; three daughters, Helen Eller of Muncie, and Sue Loy and Elaine Huse, both of Warsaw; a stepson, Ronald Joe Stricklett of Danville, Ill; two brothers, Herbert Carroll of Milwaukee, and Walter Carroll of Anderson; 27 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services were conducted Monday at Noffze Funeral Home in Alexandria with Rev. Ralph Downing officiating. Burial followed in the IOOF K of P Cemetery in Frankton. on February 20, 1985.1

Family

Harry Francis George Buckles b. March 4, 1909, d. July 20, 1940
Marriage*She married Harry Francis George Buckles, son of Harry Franklin "Frank" Buckles and Jessie Cecile Mitchell.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S9053] Alexandria Times-Tribune, The, From the Dersie H. Stricklett obituary in the Feb 20, 1985 edition.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  5. [S6118] Muncie Star Press, The, From the Helen B. Eller obituary in the Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  6. [S5213] Huntington County Tab, From the Jerry L. Buckles obituary in the Dec 10, 2015 edition.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Harry Edward Buckles1,2

M, b. March 11, 1929
FatherHarry Francis George Buckles1,3,5 b. March 4, 1909, d. July 20, 1940
MotherDersie Helen Carroll1,3,4,5 b. November 1, 1909, d. February 16, 1985
     Harry Edward Buckles was born on March 11, 1929 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.1,2 He married Harriett Ann Lane circa 1950.6

Family

Harriett Ann Lane b. March 20, 1931, d. May 10, 2012
Marriage*Harry Edward Buckles married Harriett Ann Lane circa 1950.6 
Children
  • Judy Buckles6
  • RuthAnn Buckles6

Citations

  1. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S6118] Muncie Star Press, The, From the Helen B. Eller obituary in the Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  4. [S9053] Alexandria Times-Tribune, The, From the Dersie H. Stricklett obituary in the Feb 20, 1985 edition.
  5. [S5213] Huntington County Tab, From the Jerry L. Buckles obituary in the Dec 10, 2015 edition.
  6. [S2496] Herald Bulletin, The, From the Harriett Ann Lane Buckles obituary in the May 10, 2012 edition.

Helen Frances Buckles1,2,3

F, b. December 24, 1930, d. November 8, 2002
FatherHarry Francis George Buckles1,2,4,3 b. March 4, 1909, d. July 20, 1940
MotherDersie Helen Carroll1,2,4,5,3 b. November 1, 1909, d. February 16, 1985
     Her Social Security Number was 313-26-9138.2 Her married name was Madara.2 Her married name was Eller.4 Helen Frances Buckles married William Lee Eller.4 Helen Frances Buckles married Unknown Madara.2 Helen Frances Buckles was born on December 24, 1930 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.1,2,4,3 She died on November 8, 2002 at Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana, at age 71.1,2,4 She Helen B. Eller, 71, of Muncie, died Friday afternoon, at Ball Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 24, 1930, in Anderson, the daughter of Harry and Dercia Buckles, graduated from Alexandria High School, and received her RN degree from St. John’s Nursing School. Mrs. Eller was a registered nurse for over 40 years prior to her retirement from Ball Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Eller was a member of Lakeview Country Club Women’s Association, Women of The Moose 712, Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 231, American Business Women’s Association Muncie VIPS Chapter, a volunteer at the Minnetrista Cultural Center/Oakhurst Gardens, involved in the Court Watchers program, and attended Main Street United Methodist Church. She is survived by her son, William Lee Eller Jr. (special friend: Lisa Weadon), Las Vegas, Nev; three brothers, Harry (Harriett) Buckles, Anderson; Jerry (Nancy) Buckles, Marion; and Richard Buckles, Fort Walton Beach, Fla; two sisters, Sue Loy, Warsaw, and Elaine (Bill) McDaniel, Meyer, Ariz; several nieces and nephews; and several grandnieces and grandnephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ronald L. Buckles. Services will be in The Meeks Mortuary Chapel at 1 p.m. on Monday. Cremation will follow. on November 10, 2002.4

Family 1

Unknown Madara
Marriage*She married Unknown Madara.2 

Family 2

William Lee Eller
Marriage*Helen Frances Buckles married William Lee Eller.4 
Child
  • William Lee Eller Jr.4

Citations

  1. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  4. [S6118] Muncie Star Press, The, From the Helen B. Eller obituary in the Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9053] Alexandria Times-Tribune, The, From the Dersie H. Stricklett obituary in the Feb 20, 1985 edition.

Harriett Ann Lane1

F, b. March 20, 1931, d. May 10, 2012
     Her Social Security Number was 307-28-8422.2 Harriett Ann Lane was born on March 20, 1931 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.2,1 As of circa 1950,her married name was Buckles.1 She married Harry Edward Buckles, son of Harry Francis George Buckles and Dersie Helen Carroll, circa 1950.1 Harriett Ann Lane Harriett Ann (Lane) Buckles died May 10, 2012, at Saint John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. She was an 18-year breast cancer survivor and had been diabetic since 1967. She was born in Anderson, on March 20, 1931, to John and Inez (Loy) Lane. She was a 1949 Anderson High School graduate and was a full-time homemaker. She worked alongside her husband, Harry E. Buckles, in their business, Harry Country Auction, from 1970 to 1989. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Harry E. Buckles; two daughters, Judy Buckles and RuthAnn Ginder; her special son-in-law of 33 years, Rick Ginder; special brother-in-law, Arthur Monroe Jr. Payson, Ariz., who introduced her to her husband, Harry, on a blind date in December 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and a brother. Per her request, no visitation or service will be performed, and cremation will take place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Richland Township Fire Department, 7112 N. Indiana 9, Alexandria, IN 46001. The family wishes to thank the many wonderful Saint John’s Medical Center staff, Dr. Robert Anderson and staff as well as Dr. Kevin Luksus and his nurse, Betty Hopkins. on May 10, 2012.1 She died on May 10, 2012 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana, at age 81.2,1

Family

Harry Edward Buckles b. March 11, 1929
Marriage*She married Harry Edward Buckles, son of Harry Francis George Buckles and Dersie Helen Carroll, circa 1950.1 
Children
  • Judy Buckles1
  • RuthAnn Buckles1

Citations

  1. [S2496] Herald Bulletin, The, From the Harriett Ann Lane Buckles obituary in the May 10, 2012 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Jerry Lee Buckles1,2,3,4

M, b. February 5, 1937, d. December 8, 2015
FatherHarry Francis George Buckles1,2,6 b. March 4, 1909, d. July 20, 1940
MotherDersie Helen Carroll1,5,2,6 b. November 1, 1909, d. February 16, 1985
     Jerry Lee Buckles was buried at Thrailkill Cemetery, Swayzee, Grant Co., Indiana.6,3 He was born on February 5, 1937 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.2,3 He married Nancy A. Metcalf on October 12, 1956.6,4,7 Jerry Lee Buckles died on December 8, 2015 at LaFontaine, Wabash Co., Indiana, at age 78.6,3 He Jerrry L. Buckles, 78, of LaFontaine, IN, died on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at 11:37 a.m. at Rolling Meadows Health Care Center. Mr. Buckles was a National Guard veteran. He retired from Chrysler, where he worked as a machine operator. He was born in Alexandria to Harry and Dersie Carroll Buckles. He married Nancy A. Metcalf on Oct. 12, 1956, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 23, 2004. Survivors include three daughters, Cheryl A. Westcott, of Gas City; Joy L. Ramsey, of Marion;and Lisa G. (Darrin) Knotts, of Somerset; a son, Scott (Debbie) Buckles, of Marion; two brothers, Harry Buckles, of Anderson, and Richard Buckles, of Fort Walton Beach, FL; two sisters, Sue Loy, of Georgia, and Elaine, of Arizona; nine grandchildren, Kelli (Derek) Small, Brooke Westcott, Brad Ramsey, Jessica (Greg) Miller, Stephanie (Kevin) Ogan, Jerry (Erica) Knotts, Scott (Stephanie) Buckles Jr., Kelsy Buckles and Chavis Little; and nine great-grandchildren. Calling is Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, Rybolt Chapel, 314 N. Washington St., Swayzee. A service will be held on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Brad Wright will officiate. Burial will be at Thrailkill Cemetery in Swayzee. on December 10, 2015.6

Family

Nancy A. Metcalf b. August 5, 1938, d. December 23, 2004
Marriage*He married Nancy A. Metcalf on October 12, 1956.6,4,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6118] Muncie Star Press, The, From the Helen B. Eller obituary in the Nov 10, 2002 edition.
  2. [S5667] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940.
  3. [S1561] Unknown compiler, Thrailkill Cemetery, Grant Co., IN.
  4. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Nancy A. Buckles obituary.
  5. [S9053] Alexandria Times-Tribune, The, From the Dersie H. Stricklett obituary in the Feb 20, 1985 edition.
  6. [S5213] Huntington County Tab, From the Jerry L. Buckles obituary in the Dec 10, 2015 edition.
  7. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.