Norris "Wilmer" Buckler, 60, of Mechanicsville, MD and formerly of Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center since August of 2006, died May 22, 2009 at Washington Hospital Center. Born September 19, 1948 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of the late Charles Gilbert and Mary Helen Buckler.

He is survived by his siblings; Marie Groom of Mineral, VA, Jean Copsey of Mechanicsville, MD, Louise Nalborcyzk of Waldorf, MD, Paulie Buckler of Hughesville, MD, Doris Harding of Indian Head, MO and Billy Buckler of King Georges, VA as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Jim, Johnny, Earl, Man and Charles Buckler, Debbie Buckler, Betty Downs and Emma Downs.

A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, Wilmer was a handyman around family and friends. He enjoyed playing jokes on people and loved smoking his cigars and chewing tobacco. Wilmer had a loving and caring personality that everyone enjoyed being around. His favorite place to eat was McDonald's where he loved to get a BigMac or Cheeseburger with fries. Even though he had diabetes, that didn't stop him from eating sweets. He loved being around the family parties, where he could mingle, drink beer, eat crabs and listen to old country music. His favorites were George Jones, Hank Williams and many others. He hardly watched TV, but he loved listening to the radio and playing cards. Wilmer and his smile will be sadly missed.

The family will receive friends for a visitation on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Fr. Peter Allitata officiating.

Interment will follow in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD. Pallbearers will be Robert Copsey, Kevin Copsey, Gene Plater, Sonny Williams, Milton "Tuggie" Cosey and Lewis Collins. Honorary pallbearers will be Douglas Harding, Mark Nalborczyk, Matthew Downs and Wayne Groom.

Contributions may be made to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 37, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.