Richard D. Buckingham
September 25, 1928 - January 13, 2018
Richard D. Buckingham, age 89, of Pennsville passed away on January 13, 2018. He was the son of the late William Earl Buckingham and Elsie Mae (nee Johnson) of Deepwater. He is survived by his loving wife Doris (nee Hart) to whom he was married 65 years, his grandson Richard B., sister Jeanette Harbeson, and brothers William (Joan), Paul (Myrna), and Thomas “Gene” along with many nieces and nephews. Richard is predeceased by his parents and son Richard C., his brothers Jack, Millard, Robert and Harry and his sister Elsie. In 1988, he retired from DuPont where he worked as a lab technician. Richard served in the Army during the Cold War in both Korea and Japan. For many years he was active in Pennsville Little League and helped start the Pennsville Babe Ruth League along with Bob Boyle. Richard was a member of the Deepwater Methodist Church, holding many positions over the years. There will be a viewing on Thursday, January 18 from 10am-11am at the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 740 S. Broadway, Pennsville, NJ. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Interment will be following the service at Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, NJ. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Deepwater United Methodist Church. P.O. Box 117, Deepwater, NJ 08023 or charity of your choice. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com
Richard D. Buckingham, age 89, of Pennsville passed away on January 13, 2018. He was the son of the late William Earl Buckingham and Elsie Mae (nee Johnson) of Deepwater. He is survived by his loving wife Doris (nee Hart) to whom he was married... View Obituary & Service Information
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