Clarence Cleo “Chub” Buckley

Chub was born on August 26, 1938, to James Elza and Minnie Beatrice (Tharp) in Pocohontas, Arkansas and left this world on October 30, 2026, peacefully at his home surrounded by family.

Chub was lucky enough to have two great loves in his life. He married Janet Louise (Handley) on December 31, 1961, and was happily married until her death April 10, 2008. He then met Martha Vaughan in 2015, and they were married on June 15, 2023, until his passing.

Chub very proudly served in the US Navy for 21 years and retired on August 10, 1976, with the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer (E8) as a Senior Sonar Technician. His navy career took him all around the world and he was always happy to share stories of his navy escapades to anyone who would listen. Chub continued serving his fellow veterans through his service with the American Legion Post 69 and 40 and 8 Voiture 760 where he had lifetime membership and he held several different offices.

After his nay retirement he worked for the city of Springfield in the Gas and Water Department. When he retired in 1994, he was an inspector/

He is survived by his wife Martha and 4 children , Jeff (Linda) Buckley, Pam Tuck, Colleen (Dave) Harrod, and Scott (Joy) Buckley. HE had 10 grandkids, Stephanie, David, Cassandra, Heather, Jared, Jessica, Nikki, Zack, Cheyenne and Ariel. He also had multiple step grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He also had many  in-laws that loved him and helped care for him.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his first wife Janet, and his brothers, James, Louis and LeVelle as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Tuesday November 3^rd at Greenlawn North. Funeral services will be on November 4^th at 1pm at Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full honors.

The family would like to thank Good Shepard Hospice for their continued support. The family asks that in lieu of flowers to donate to Good Shepard Hospice in Chub’s name.