Lawrence F. Buckley

Lawrence F. Buckley, age 74, of South Pasadena, Florida died at his home on September 30, 2023. On January 22, 1949 he was born in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late Thomas E. Buckley and Johanna K. Walter. On November 1, 1973, he married Sherri Curtis Buckley. Together they shared 37 years of marriage.

Lawrence is survived by his son Wayne Buckley, daughters Charlotte Macona and Candice Buckley, his brother Joe Buckley along with 6 grandchildren. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Sherri Buckley, who died in 2010 and their daughter Catrina Buckley, who died in 2002.

Larry spent 20+ years in the US Marine Corps, retiring as a Gunnery Sergeant (E7) in 1993. After retiring he spent time working at Jim Quinlan Chevrolet in Clearwater and Home Depot in the tool department at the St. Petersburg store. Larry spent many years moving around with the military. He ended his service in Japan and Beaufort, South Carolina in 1993.

His hobbies and interests were playing cards and fixing cars. Larry was a lifelong Marine, who believed in protecting his country and in doing what was right for his family.

During his time enlisted in the Marine Corps he was awarded with 6 Good Conduct Medals, The Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, RV Civil Action Combat Ribbon and a Humanitarian Service Medal. Earning the Meritorious Unit Citation with Civil Actions Colors were some of his ribbons and awards of which he was most proud.

Larry’s final resting place will be alongside his wife and daughter at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Ceremonies with full military honors from the US Marine Corps Honor Guard and the American Legion Post 273 will be on Monday October 16th at 1:00pm at Bay Pines. Attendees are encouraged to arrive between 12:30 and 12:50 for the 1:00pm start time.