James J. Buckley

April 19, 1949 - December 5, 2013

James J. Buckley "Jim" Of Minooka, Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Edward Hospital, Naperville. Born in Portland, Oregon the loving son of the late Maurice and Josephine Buckley (nee Crawford). Dearly loved husband of 38 years to Donna Buckley (nee McCoy); devoted and faithful father of Emily (John) Sergeant; proud and treasured "Grandpa" of Jack and Matthew Sergeant; dear brother of Joan (the late William) Dailey and William (Bonnie) Buckley; fond brother in law of Bonnie Buckley, Wendell Walmsley, Jackie (Larry) Goggins, Lou Ann McCoy and Beth (fiance Fred Appleton) Symons. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jack Buckley, his sister Maureen Walmsley, mother in law Jean McCoy (nee Van Asdlen) and father in law Donald McCoy. Jim will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved him as a warm hearted, good humored, loving husband, father, grandfather, "family member" and friend. James J. Buckley will be lying in state on Monday, December 9, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until services begin at 11:00 a.m. at the Channahon United Methodist Church located at 24751 W. Eames (Rt 6) Pastor Steve Good officiating. Interment private. For those wishing to leave lasting memorials the family asks that you please consider donations to Channahon United Methodist Church designated for the Building Fund. Visitation Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon. For information www.themaplefuneralhome.com