Dennis A Buckley

Dennis A. Buckley November 5, 1942 - January 11, 2014 Dennis Alton Buckley, 71, of New Palestine, Ind., passed away Saturday January 11, 2014 at Kindred Transitional Care & Rehab, Greenfield, Ind. Born Nov. 5, 1942 in Mason, Ky., he was the son of Hubert and Norma (Neal) Buckley. Dennis graduated from New Palestine High School in 1960. Four years after graduation he was drafted into the Army and served two years during the Vietnam War. Shortly after his discharge in 1966, Dennis was employed by Allison Transmission, Indianapolis, Indiana until his retirement in 1992. Mr. Buckley was an active past commander of the American Legion Post in Morristown and a member of the VFW Post in Greenfield. He loved sports and was very involved in his local community sports programs for many years. Dennis also was an avid bowler. Survivors include his mother, Norma Buckley of Englewood, Fl, sister Ruby (Aubrey) Williams of Port Charlotte, Fl, nephew Kevin (Terry) Williams of Port Charlotte, Fl, niece Rhonda Cope of North Port, Fl and great nephew Joshua Williams of Concord, NC and several Aunts and cousins from Kentucky. Preceding him in death was his father, Hubert Buckley. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home Pasco Chapel 1780 West Main Street Greenfield, Indiana 46140. with funeral service at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial with full military rites provided by the Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard to follow at Park Cemetery, Greenfield.