J. W. Buckley, age 81, of Springfield, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Jordan Creek. He was born April 18, 1930, in Springfield, Mo, to Daniel and Novella (Tyler) Buckley. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict . He was a graduate of the Senior High Class of 1948. J. W., retired from City Utilities as a bus driver after 35 years.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ray , Donald ,and baby Buckley; two sisters Dorothy Brumley and Carolyn Lisenby. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Buckley, of Springfield, MO., a son
David Buckley of Springfield, MO. a daughter, Barbara Johnson and two step grandchildren; Brandy and Keith, and a step- grandaughter Rebecca and a step- great grandson, Alex. Funeral services will be held at at 10 00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Rev. Garland McGath officiating. Burial will be held in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield , MO. Visitation will be held from from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.