GERALD BRUCE BUCKLES died peacefully in the care of his doctors on July 5, 2015, in Sugar Land, Texas, at the age of 65. Bruce was born on February 22, 1950, in Glenwood, Colorado, to Gerald and Martha Coryell Buckles. He served in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant Radio Control and Repair Specialist from 1972 to 1976. Bruce graduated from the University of Colorado in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics and Electrical Engineering. He moved with his family to Slidell, Louisiana in 1978, after accepting a job with Shell Oil Company as a geophysicist in the Exploration Division, and was later transferred to Sugar Land, Texas, in 1983, where he spent the remainder of his life. Bruce enjoyed music, played the piano beautifully, and always appreciated the latest in computers and technology. He also loved the outdoors and was a regular attendant to his church.
Bruce is survived by his children, daughter, Jessica Buckles and her husband Jeff Farrell; son, Nathan Buckles and his wife Catherine; daughter, Katie Weaver and her husband Wesley; daughter, Martha Carruth and her husband Jason; daughter, Theresa Walters and her husband Gordon; and son, Army Staff Sergeant Gregory Buckles; his grandchildren, Nadia, Eli and Gage Buckles, Blake and Isabel Weaver, Keller Carruth, and Dylan Walters; his mother, Martha Irene Buckles; and brother, Stephen Buckles and his wife Jill. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Barbour Buckles.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, July 13, 2015, at Parkway United Methodist Church,5801 New Territory Blvd, Sugar Land, TX, with Pastor Matt Neely, officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bruce's life. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Parkway United Methodist Church.
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July 9, 2015
Martha, Steve and Family,
Please accept our condolences for our dear and special friend Bruce. He will be so missed and we are blessed that we will meet again.
Our Prayers Be With You,
Betty, Jim & Jo Ann
July 8, 2015
Mike Lojo
Jessica & Nathan-I send my condolences to you and your Grandmother, Uncle Steve and the entire family on the death of your father. He was blessed with grand kids. May the music that your Father played on the piano be a constant reminder of the love he had for all of you.
July 8, 2015
Jessica & Nathan-I ask that you give my condolences to your Grandmother and Uncle Steve on the death of your father. You both and all your siblings it seems blessed him with grandkids. May the music that your Father played be a constant reminder of the love he had for all of you.
July 8, 2015
Mike Lojo
Jessica & Nathan-I ask that you give my condolences to your Grandmother and Uncle Steve on the death of your father. You both and all your siblings it seems blessed him with grandkids. May the music that your Father played be a constant reminder of the love he had for all of you.
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