Mr. John Hartwell Bucklin's Obituary
BUCKLIN, JOHN HARTWELL “Buck” went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2015. He passed away in his sleep peacefully at home. He had been under the excellent care of the Suncoast Hospice Silver Team since June 16, 2014, and had wonderful dedicated caregivers for many years. He was famous for his off color sense of humor and vivid storytelling skills.
He served 23 years in the U.S. Navy and retired from Pinellas County Government finishing up his career at Ft. DeSoto Park where he later served as a docent at the fort. He and his wife, Ginny, split their time between St. Petersburg and Franklin, NC. Together they traveled the world, square danced, did the daily crossword puzzles, were very active in Pilgrim Congregational Church, loved entertaining and had a wealth of very close friends and family. One of his fondest memories was family summer vacations by the Beavertail Lighthouse in Rhode Island. During the summers as a teenager he biked throughout New England to youth hostels. He attended Hamilton College in New York.
His is survived by his wife Virginia (Ginny), daughter Elaine, son Bob (Kathi), grandchildren Stacey, Heather (Christopher), Michael (Mary), two great-grandchildren, brother Donald (Hope),sister Mary (Shan), sister Ruth and many loving family members and friends.
Words can not express how blessed we feel toward Pastor Wayne Robinson and his wife, Jacklyn, who faithfully visited weekly.
A Funeral Service with Masonic and US Navy Honors will be held at Bay Pines National Cemetery on Friday March 4th, 2016 at 1:30pm. Family, friends and guests are asked to arrive around 1pm.
Donations can be made to Suncoast Hospice at 5771 Roosevelt Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33760. www.TheHospice.org
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