William Leroy Buckler, Sr., 71 of Hollywood, Maryland, passed away on January 20, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born January 19, 1940, in Leonardtown, Maryland, he was the son of Mary Agnes Wood Buckler of Leonardtown, Maryland, and the late Howard Theodore Buckler, Sr.

Leroy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Rose Marie Cusic Buckler, sons, John Kennedy "Kenny" (Dee) Buckler of Hollywood, Maryland, and William Leroy "Roy" (Marie) Buckler, Jr. of Mechanicsville, Maryland, and grandchildren, Katie and Geoffrey Buckler. He is survived by his sister, Linda Buckler (Mock) Mattingly, sisters-in-law, Jean Hayden Buckler, Mary Linda Cusic, Kitty Ann (Paul) Barber, and brother-in-law, Charles (Mary Catherine) Cusic.

He was a retiree from the St. Mary's County Department of Public Works and was a self-employed painter. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and hunting. He loved animals but most of all his beloved dog, Toby.

He was predeceased by his father, Howard Theodore Buckler, Sr., his brother, Howard Theodore Buckler, Jr., and his son, James Howard Theodore "Teddy" Buckler.

The family will receive friends at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Hollywood, Maryland, on Monday, January 24, 2011, from 5 to 8 p.m. with prayers being recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, Maryland.

Pallbearers will be Jay Mattingly, Jonathan Mattingly, Paul M. Barber, Jr., Steve Barber, Johnny Armsworthy, and Jimbo Burroughs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Katie Buckler, Geoffrey Buckler, Ronnie Buckler, Chris Buckler, Michelle Roberts, and Gregory Ridgell.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 79, Hollywood, MD 20636 or the Humane Society, 71 Industrial Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602of the United States.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.