Rev. Harvey Buckley

Rev. Harvey Willard Buckley, a beloved husband, daddy, poppie and pa, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the age of 83 years and 10 months. Harvey was born on June 7, 1940, a son to the late Claude D. Buckley and May E. (Laramore) Buckley.

Those who remain to treasure his memory include his loving and devoted wife, Bernice Buckley; three children: Rodney W. (Pam) Buckley, Daniel E. Buckley, and Catherine L. (Mark) Will; two grandsons: Dakota Buckley and Justin Will; sister, Sharon Inman. Also surviving are many dear nieces, nephews, extended family and his little dog, Ellie May.

Bro. Harvey was united in heaven with his daughter, Donna Sue Buckley; two siblings: Carlos Buckley and Claudette Marler; and many other family members.

Bro. Harvey proudly served in the United States Army from October 8, 1958 until October 7, 1960. Bro. Harvey was a man of faith. He loved the Lord with all of his heart, often reading his Bible and praying. He prepared his family to be ready to meet the Lord at any moment. Bro. Harvey preached his first sermon at Hazel Creek First Church of God. Through the years, Harvey and Bernice pastored Belgrade Pentecostal Church of God, Ironton Pentecostal Church of God, and many other churches along the way. Bro. Harvey retired from Doe Run Company after approximately 36 years of employment. The greatest joy in Bro. Harvey’s life, however, was his family. His beloved wife Bernice was his steadfast companion, by his side through every chapter of their life together until the very end. Harvey’s grandsons were the light of Bro. Harvey’s life, each of them holding a special place in his heart. Countless memories were made with his family that will be cherished for years to come.

In celebrating Bro. Harvey’s life, a time of visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm and will resume on Friday, April 12, 2024, beginning at 10 am. Funeral Services for Bro. Harvey will be held Friday at 11 am in the DeClue Memorial Chapel. Pastor Matt Woods will be officiating, assisted by Pastor Sheldon Marler. Musical Selections will be: “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone”, “Beaulah Land”, and “This is just what Heaven means to me”.

Interment and final prayers will be held at Caledonia Methodist Cemetery, where Bro. Harvey will receive full military honors presented by the United States Army and VFW Post 6947. DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have served the family of Bro. Harvey Buckley.