He was a professor of speech communications at Ouachita Baptist University for twenty years and served as chairman of that department. He served as pastor of numerous churches in Oklahoma, Texas, California, and Arkansas since he began preaching at age 14. He was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Louise Jaggars Buckelew, two daughters, Edie Buckelew of Springfield, MO and K. A. Buckelew of Arkadelphia, one brother, Gene Buckelew of Yucca Valley, CA, and one grandson, Yosha Gorham of Arkadelphia.
Family and friends are invited to come share memories and celebrate Roy's life at an informal fellowship at Welch Funeral Home from 4 PM to 6 PM on Tuesday, August 23rd. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Buckelew Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o OBU Development Office, OBU Box 3754, Arkadelphia, AR 71998 or Park Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 3333 Hollywood Road, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. To sign the online guest book or send private condolences, visit www.welchfh.net.
He was a professor of speech communications at Ouachita Baptist University for twenty years and served as chairman of that department. He served as pastor of numerous churches in Oklahoma, Texas, California, and Arkansas since he began preaching at age 14. He was a member of Park Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Louise Jaggars Buckelew, two daughters, Edie Buckelew of Springfield, MO and K. A. Buckelew of Arkadelphia, one brother, Gene Buckelew of Yucca Valley, CA, and one grandson, Yosha Gorham of Arkadelphia.
Family and friends are invited to come share memories and celebrate Roy's life at an informal fellowship at Welch Funeral Home from 4 PM to 6 PM on Tuesday, August 23rd. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Buckelew Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o OBU Development Office, OBU Box 3754, Arkadelphia, AR 71998 or Park Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 3333 Hollywood Road, Arkadelphia, AR 71923. To sign the online guest book or send private condolences, visit www.welchfh.net.
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