Donald "Butch" Buckingham, age 77, passed away the evening of December
31, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospice Center in Union City, TN.
Butch was born May 31, 1942 in Evansville, IN, the son of Elvis Gordon "Buck"
Buckingham and Louise Kelley Binford Buckingham.
Left behind to mourn his passing are his wife of 52 years, Loraine Clark Buckingham,
to whom he was married June 10, 1967, a daughter Shannon Buckingham Moon
and husband, Brent Moon, of Danbury, TX; a son Stacey L. Buckingham and wife
Barbara K. Rozzell Buckingham of the Crutchfield Community and the pride of his life,
granddaughters Isabella Grace Buckingham and Gabriella Paige Buckingham, also
of Crutchfield.
Also surviving are two brothers-in-law, Dale Clark of Samburg, TN and Calvin Clark
of Shelbyville, KY, as well as nieces, Kelly Cash of Fulton, Becky Hollingsworth
of Mayfield and Cheryl Zazaretti of Colorado and a nephew, James Robert Buckingham
of Fulton, in addition to several great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Buckingham and a sister Betty
Logas, both of Fulton.
Butch spent his adult life as a school bus driver, farmer, truck driver and founder
and former co-owner of Hidden Hills Poultry. Even after he sold the poultry farm to his
son, he continued to work in that farm business for the next ten years. He was up
every morning at 3:30 and at the barns by 4:00 a.m. until shortly before his passing.
Through many recognized Butch upon sight, few actually knew him. He was a quiet
unassuming man; a devoted husband and father. He was not a man who sought
recognition and was often embarrassed by attention and praise. The few who did know
him never heard him speak more than fifteen words at a time. He believed that action
spoke louder than words.
His glory came from the knowledge that he had fathered and reared two decent,
law-abiding, productive citizens. He reveled in each of his children and grandchildren's
accomplishments, no matter how small, and was there to support them in all that
they did. Their awards were his rewards. that was all the recognition he needed.
Butch was a sports fan, a faithful follower of the Railroaders ball team and an avid
reader. He was not a difficult man to buy gifts for. When in doubt, just give him a
book and watch a smile light up his face. Over the years he read thousands of books;
everything from mysteries to westerns, to biographies, newspapers and novels. If
it had words, he read it. The family often teased him that he would read labels on
soup cans if nothing else was available. He could often be seen in late afternoon,
sitting in a rocker on the front porch, reading a book, while surrounded by his closest
friends, the four orphaned dogs he had rescued.
He loved his family, his dogs and his kitties and they loved him. He had a gentle
touch and a kind heart and they recognized that. He was an example we would all
do well to follow.
No visitation or formal funeral service will be held at the funeral home. Graveside
services will take place 2PM Friday at 794 Clark Road, Fulton, KY at the family
home west of Crutchfield. Friends may gather at the site to pay their respects.
The family requests that you dress casually for the occasion. Jeans and a shirt will
be sufficient. Butch was not a man who stood on formality.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you find it in your heart to donate and amount,
no matter how small, to an animal shelter or rescue agency. That is the greatest
tribute you could ever pay to this kind and gentle man.
31, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospice Center in Union City, TN.
Butch was born May 31, 1942 in Evansville, IN, the son of Elvis Gordon "Buck"
Buckingham and Louise Kelley Binford Buckingham.
Left behind to mourn his passing are his wife of 52 years, Loraine Clark Buckingham,
to whom he was married June 10, 1967, a daughter Shannon Buckingham Moon
and husband, Brent Moon, of Danbury, TX; a son Stacey L. Buckingham and wife
Barbara K. Rozzell Buckingham of the Crutchfield Community and the pride of his life,
granddaughters Isabella Grace Buckingham and Gabriella Paige Buckingham, also
of Crutchfield.
Also surviving are two brothers-in-law, Dale Clark of Samburg, TN and Calvin Clark
of Shelbyville, KY, as well as nieces, Kelly Cash of Fulton, Becky Hollingsworth
of Mayfield and Cheryl Zazaretti of Colorado and a nephew, James Robert Buckingham
of Fulton, in addition to several great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Buckingham and a sister Betty
Logas, both of Fulton.
Butch spent his adult life as a school bus driver, farmer, truck driver and founder
and former co-owner of Hidden Hills Poultry. Even after he sold the poultry farm to his
son, he continued to work in that farm business for the next ten years. He was up
every morning at 3:30 and at the barns by 4:00 a.m. until shortly before his passing.
Through many recognized Butch upon sight, few actually knew him. He was a quiet
unassuming man; a devoted husband and father. He was not a man who sought
recognition and was often embarrassed by attention and praise. The few who did know
him never heard him speak more than fifteen words at a time. He believed that action
spoke louder than words.
His glory came from the knowledge that he had fathered and reared two decent,
law-abiding, productive citizens. He reveled in each of his children and grandchildren's
accomplishments, no matter how small, and was there to support them in all that
they did. Their awards were his rewards. that was all the recognition he needed.
Butch was a sports fan, a faithful follower of the Railroaders ball team and an avid
reader. He was not a difficult man to buy gifts for. When in doubt, just give him a
book and watch a smile light up his face. Over the years he read thousands of books;
everything from mysteries to westerns, to biographies, newspapers and novels. If
it had words, he read it. The family often teased him that he would read labels on
soup cans if nothing else was available. He could often be seen in late afternoon,
sitting in a rocker on the front porch, reading a book, while surrounded by his closest
friends, the four orphaned dogs he had rescued.
He loved his family, his dogs and his kitties and they loved him. He had a gentle
touch and a kind heart and they recognized that. He was an example we would all
do well to follow.
No visitation or formal funeral service will be held at the funeral home. Graveside
services will take place 2PM Friday at 794 Clark Road, Fulton, KY at the family
home west of Crutchfield. Friends may gather at the site to pay their respects.
The family requests that you dress casually for the occasion. Jeans and a shirt will
be sufficient. Butch was not a man who stood on formality.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you find it in your heart to donate and amount,
no matter how small, to an animal shelter or rescue agency. That is the greatest
tribute you could ever pay to this kind and gentle man.
Donald "Butch" Buckingham, age 77, passed away the evening of December
31, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospice Center in Union City, TN.
Butch was born May 31, 1942 in Evansville, IN, the son of Elvis Gordon "Buck"
Buckingham and Louise Kelley Binford Buckingham.
Left behind to mourn his passing are his wife of 52 years, Loraine Clark Buckingham,
to whom he was married June 10, 1967, a daughter Shannon Buckingham Moon
and husband, Brent Moon, of Danbury, TX; a son Stacey L. Buckingham and wife
Barbara K. Rozzell Buckingham of the Crutchfield Community and the pride of his life,
granddaughters Isabella Grace Buckingham and Gabriella Paige Buckingham, also
of Crutchfield.
Also surviving are two brothers-in-law, Dale Clark of Samburg, TN and Calvin Clark
of Shelbyville, KY, as well as nieces, Kelly Cash of Fulton, Becky Hollingsworth
of Mayfield and Cheryl Zazaretti of Colorado and a nephew, James Robert Buckingham
of Fulton, in addition to several great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Buckingham and a sister Betty
Logas, both of Fulton.
Butch spent his adult life as a school bus driver, farmer, truck driver and founder
and former co-owner of Hidden Hills Poultry. Even after he sold the poultry farm to his
son, he continued to work in that farm business for the next ten years. He was up
every morning at 3:30 and at the barns by 4:00 a.m. until shortly before his passing.
Through many recognized Butch upon sight, few actually knew him. He was a quiet
unassuming man; a devoted husband and father. He was not a man who sought
recognition and was often embarrassed by attention and praise. The few who did know
him never heard him speak more than fifteen words at a time. He believed that action
spoke louder than words.
His glory came from the knowledge that he had fathered and reared two decent,
law-abiding, productive citizens. He reveled in each of his children and grandchildren's
accomplishments, no matter how small, and was there to support them in all that
they did. Their awards were his rewards. that was all the recognition he needed.
Butch was a sports fan, a faithful follower of the Railroaders ball team and an avid
reader. He was not a difficult man to buy gifts for. When in doubt, just give him a
book and watch a smile light up his face. Over the years he read thousands of books;
everything from mysteries to westerns, to biographies, newspapers and novels. If
it had words, he read it. The family often teased him that he would read labels on
soup cans if nothing else was available. He could often be seen in late afternoon,
sitting in a rocker on the front porch, reading a book, while surrounded by his closest
friends, the four orphaned dogs he had rescued.
He loved his family, his dogs and his kitties and they loved him. He had a gentle
touch and a kind heart and they recognized that. He was an example we would all
do well to follow.
No visitation or formal funeral service will be held at the funeral home. Graveside
services will take place 2PM Friday at 794 Clark Road, Fulton, KY at the family
home west of Crutchfield. Friends may gather at the site to pay their respects.
The family requests that you dress casually for the occasion. Jeans and a shirt will
be sufficient. Butch was not a man who stood on formality.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you find it in your heart to donate and amount,
no matter how small, to an animal shelter or rescue agency. That is the greatest
tribute you could ever pay to this kind and gentle man.
31, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospice Center in Union City, TN.
Butch was born May 31, 1942 in Evansville, IN, the son of Elvis Gordon "Buck"
Buckingham and Louise Kelley Binford Buckingham.
Left behind to mourn his passing are his wife of 52 years, Loraine Clark Buckingham,
to whom he was married June 10, 1967, a daughter Shannon Buckingham Moon
and husband, Brent Moon, of Danbury, TX; a son Stacey L. Buckingham and wife
Barbara K. Rozzell Buckingham of the Crutchfield Community and the pride of his life,
granddaughters Isabella Grace Buckingham and Gabriella Paige Buckingham, also
of Crutchfield.
Also surviving are two brothers-in-law, Dale Clark of Samburg, TN and Calvin Clark
of Shelbyville, KY, as well as nieces, Kelly Cash of Fulton, Becky Hollingsworth
of Mayfield and Cheryl Zazaretti of Colorado and a nephew, James Robert Buckingham
of Fulton, in addition to several great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Buckingham and a sister Betty
Logas, both of Fulton.
Butch spent his adult life as a school bus driver, farmer, truck driver and founder
and former co-owner of Hidden Hills Poultry. Even after he sold the poultry farm to his
son, he continued to work in that farm business for the next ten years. He was up
every morning at 3:30 and at the barns by 4:00 a.m. until shortly before his passing.
Through many recognized Butch upon sight, few actually knew him. He was a quiet
unassuming man; a devoted husband and father. He was not a man who sought
recognition and was often embarrassed by attention and praise. The few who did know
him never heard him speak more than fifteen words at a time. He believed that action
spoke louder than words.
His glory came from the knowledge that he had fathered and reared two decent,
law-abiding, productive citizens. He reveled in each of his children and grandchildren's
accomplishments, no matter how small, and was there to support them in all that
they did. Their awards were his rewards. that was all the recognition he needed.
Butch was a sports fan, a faithful follower of the Railroaders ball team and an avid
reader. He was not a difficult man to buy gifts for. When in doubt, just give him a
book and watch a smile light up his face. Over the years he read thousands of books;
everything from mysteries to westerns, to biographies, newspapers and novels. If
it had words, he read it. The family often teased him that he would read labels on
soup cans if nothing else was available. He could often be seen in late afternoon,
sitting in a rocker on the front porch, reading a book, while surrounded by his closest
friends, the four orphaned dogs he had rescued.
He loved his family, his dogs and his kitties and they loved him. He had a gentle
touch and a kind heart and they recognized that. He was an example we would all
do well to follow.
No visitation or formal funeral service will be held at the funeral home. Graveside
services will take place 2PM Friday at 794 Clark Road, Fulton, KY at the family
home west of Crutchfield. Friends may gather at the site to pay their respects.
The family requests that you dress casually for the occasion. Jeans and a shirt will
be sufficient. Butch was not a man who stood on formality.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you find it in your heart to donate and amount,
no matter how small, to an animal shelter or rescue agency. That is the greatest
tribute you could ever pay to this kind and gentle man.
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