Mr. Buckles was an auto and truck mechanic for 45 years, mostly working with Alban Engine Power in Elkridge, MD. He was a member of the Laurel Moose Lodge and an avid Redskin fan, NASCAR, hunting, fishing, and traveling in his RV. He enjoyed building race cars and being with his dog "Sugar."

Son of the late James Worley Buckles and the late Martha Ringley Buckles.

Survived by his wife of 33 years, Joan Jenkins Buckles; five sons, Jimmy Buckles, Jr., of Adams, TN, Daniel (Nancy) Buckles of Linthicum, MD, Francis Buckles of Elkridge, MD, David (Kim) Fordham of Chambersburg, PA, and James Fordham of Gaithersburg, MD; four daughters, Robin Buckles of Felton, DE, Judy Grimes of Jessup, MD, Carolyn Fordham of Riddlesburg, PA, and Shirley Miele of Linthicum, MD; and one sister, Marian Stanley of Chandler, AZ. Also survived by 16 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

His viewing will be on Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 2-4PM and 6- 8PM with Funeral Service at 7PM at Raymond Funeral Chapel, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646. Clergy will be Rev. Mark Roberson.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles County (PO Box 1703, La Plata, MD 20646).

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.