Howard Allan Buckler, 81 of Mechanicsville, MD died on October 25, 2013 at his residence. Born December 13, 1931, in, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Gwynn Buckler and Dorothy Marian Wood Buckler.

Howard was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County. On June 19, 1954, he married his beloved wife, Doris Jean Posey at St. Paul's Church in Leonardtown, MD. Together they celebrated 59 wonderful years together.

He served 4 years in the Air Force during the Korean War stationed in France and Germany. He was employed for over 38 years as a master carpenter for Local 132 having worked on many high end jobs. He was a tobacco farmer, and took great pride in his farm. In addition to tobacco he also harvested corn and raised pigs.

He spent his early adulthood playing baseball and was well known for his hard hitting. During his later years, he was a player/coach in the young men's and rocking chair softball league. He was a remarkable player and an outstanding coach. When his children were younger he was the leader of Boy Scout Troop 1786. His other hobbies included hunting, fishing, and boxing. He enjoyed listening to country and blue grass music. However, his greatest pride and joy were his grandchildren. He loved to spend as much time as possible with them. He was a former member of Mechanicsville Moose Lodge 495.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by his children, Randy S. Buckler (Sandy) of Mechanicsville, MD and Gary S. Buckler of Mechanicsville, MD; his siblings, Dorothy B. Buckler of Takoma Park, MD, Faye Johnson of Mechanicsville, MD, Charles M. Buckler of Mechanicsville, MD and Louis M. Buckler (Janet) of Mechanicsville, MD; ten grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his children Terry Lynn Buckler, Mark Steven Buckler, Dawn Bridgett Buckler, Tracy Jean Buckler and Alan Glenwood Buckler.; his granddaughter, Barbara Standish; and his brother, James Oscar Buckler.

A Memorial Service will be celebrated by Reverend Ann Strickler on Friday, November 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, 21708 Mount Zion Church Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Interment will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675; St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale Street, Memphis, TN 38105; Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Mechanicsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 15, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.

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