WILLIAM C. "BILL" BUCKLER, 64, of Huntington, W.Va.,
passed away July 9, 2007, at his home after a short but
courageous fight with cancer. A celebration of Bill's
life will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2007, at
the First United Methodist Church, Huntington, W.Va.,
of which he was a member, by Pastor Steve Hensley. 
Burial and a graveside service will take place in
Oakland, Ill. Bill was born January 3, 1943, in
Chicago, Ill., the first son of the late Carl and
Sarah Dittamore Buckler. He retired from the South
Point Local School District after teaching for 30
years. Upon retirement, he became employed by the
Huntington YMCA, where he acquired many, many good
friends. Bill was also preceded in death by his
brother Gary Buckler of Hermann, Mo. He is survived
by two nieces, Ellen Holley (David) and Jennifer
Woodall (John); three nephews, Peter Buckler (Brandy),
Marcus Buckler and Charles Buckler, and five great-
nephews, Briar, Luke, Kyle, Chad and Parker. Also
surviving him are aunts Margie Temples and Wilma
Keilgey; one uncle, Charles Dittamore; a sister-in-law,
Debbie Buckler; and a number of cousins. Bill also
leaves behind a devoted and loving friend, Peggy Byard,
who will miss him always as well as a host of friends.
Bill loved life, his family and his church. He touched
countless lives, as witnessed by the outpouring of love,
generosity and support during his illness. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in Bill's memory to the
Huntington YMCA, 935 10th Ave., Huntington, WV 25701
or to the First United Methodist Church, 1124 5th Ave.,
Huntington, WV 25701. The family will receive friends
6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Klingel
Carpenter Mortuary, Huntington. Family guestbook at
www.klingelcarpenter.com.