Buckland, Clinton Henson
Clinton Henson Buckland, 86, of Radford, died Friday May 26, 2006, at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was a resident of Eggleston from 1942-2001. Mr. Buckland was born in Peterstown, W.Va. on November 3, 1919 and was a son of the late Neal Andrew Buckland and Barcia Ferguson Buckland. Besides his parents, Clinton was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore H. Buckland and a sister, Lucille B. Windley.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Barger Buckland of Radford; two daughters, Sandra B. Weeks and husband Ira S. Weeks of Radford, Rebecca B. Gaffney of Williamsburg; one brother, Donald A. (Corky) Buckland and wife Loretta L. Buckland of Ballard, W. Va.; two sisters, Marie B. Tuggle of Peterstown, W.Va., and Mary Ellen Guynn and husband Marvin Guynn of Narrows. Also surviving are five granddaughters, Sheri W. Thompson and husband Curtis, of Roanoke, Lori W. Baughman and husband Tom, of Old Hickory, Tenn., Amy W. Duff and husband Kenny, of Heber City, Utah, Tyler E. and Chelsea G. Gaffney of Williamsburg, Va., six great-grandchildren, Ben and Adam Thompson, Hunter and Ellie Duff, Holly and Matthew Baughman, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Mr. Buckland retired from the Celanese Corporation in 1981 after a 42-year employment. He continued in his retirement to do what he most enjoyed in life; pursue his love of training and showing Tennessee walking horses, maintaining his summer garden, and spending time each winter at his cabin on Fork Mountain with his treasured “bear-huntin’ buddies” and bear dogs.
Mr. Buckland was a member of the Eggleston United Methodist Church since 1944, where he served as superintendent, adult Sunday School teacher, choir member, and lay leader. He was currently attending the Fairlawn United Methodist Church.
He was very proud to have been a member of the Eggleston Masonic Lodge #309 AF&AM for over 60 years. He was also a member of the Royal Arch Chapter of Pearisburg for over 50 years. In his years as a Masonic member, he presided over more than 50 graveside Masonic funeral services, served as District Deputy Grand Master for several terms, served as Secretary, and also as Worshipful Master of the Eggleston Lodge #309 for many years. Mr. Buckland was a long-time member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Pearis Chapter #124, and served eight times as Worthy Patron.
While living in Eggleston, he was also a member of the Eggleston Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Ruritan Club. He held the unofficial title of “Mayor of Eggleston.”
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Pearisburg First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Betty Roberts and the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Following the service, interment will be at Birchlawn Burial Park with Masonic Graveside Services conducted by the Eggleston Masonic Lodge # 309.
The family will receive friends at the Givens Funeral Home on Monday evening from 6 to 9 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Eggleston United Methodist Church, c/o Mr. Gary Kerr, Eggleston, Va., 24086, or to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the Buckland family at givensfuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and PCU nursing staff of Carilion New River Valley Medical Center who gave such genuine and loving care to Mr. Buckland during his hospitalization. Their concern and tenderness toward him and this family was beyond the “call of duty.” They indeed held his hand and ours through such a difficult time, and will hold a place in our hearts forever. Online condolence can be sent to the family at givensfuneralhome.com.