Minor William Jennings Buckler, 76, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Minor was born on December 7, 1948, and was the son of the late William Jennings and Eleanora Buckler. He married his beloved wife, Melva Rita Buckler (Wood), on June 2, 1968, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Minor’s devotion to his wife and his faith could not be measured. During their 57 years of marriage, they were blessed with their three sons: Minor (Dwayne), Dale (DJ), and Dennis, and a special daughter, Margaret (Monkey) Buckler-Ford.
Minor proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971. He was stationed in Germany and served during the Vietnam War. Minor was a well sought after electrician for 60 years and his incredible wealth of knowledge led him to start his own company, Minor Buckler Electric, in 1992. From installations to estimations of jobs, you would always be greeted with a “Top of the Morning!” Minor’s sons worked along his side for many years and now all have followed in his footsteps and have their own electrical companies. Minor loved playing cards, eating dinner at Sandgates Inn, and traveling with friends and family. Minor and Rita were known to take spontaneous trips, which turned into the best of stories of all. Minor’s greatest joy was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and on the hill with his Buckler Family. While the memories were priceless and will be cherished, the time was way too short.
Minor is preceded in death by his parents, William Jennings and Eleanora Buckler, along with his siblings, William (Sonny) Buckler, Joseph (Joe) Buckler, and Brenda Tucker.
Minor is survived by his wife, Melva Rita Buckler (Wood); children, Minor (Dwayne) Buckler (Laura), Dale (DJ) Buckler (Wendy), Dennis Buckler (Jenny), and Margaret (Monkey) Buckler-Ford; grandchildren, Courtney Brady (Paul Jr.), Hayden Buckler (Karly), Anna Buckler, Colton Buckler, Camdyn Buckler, and Cohen Buckler; great grandchildren, RaeLynn Buckler, WillaDean Brady, and Riggins Buckler, and siblings; Loretta Alvey, Betty Weddle, Ronald Buckler (Pearl), James (Jimmy) Buckler (Eleanor), Laffayette (Laffy) Buckler, David Buckler (Sissie), Wayne Buckler (Tammy), Glenn Buckler (Karen), Mark Buckler (Wanda), Myron Buckler, Shelia Buckler, Kevin Buckler (Jackie) and Deborah (Debbie) Johnson (Mitch).
The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, 41590 Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Rd, Morganza, MD 20660, with interment to follow at St. Mary’s Queen of Peace Cemetery, 38888 Dr. Johnson Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Serving as pallbearers will be Dwayne Buckler, DJ Buckler, Dennis Buckler, Monkey Buckler-Ford, Courtney Brady, Hayden Buckler, and Colton Buckler. Honorary pallbearers will be Anna, Camdyn, Cohen, RaeLynn, WillaDean, Riggins, and Paul.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wounded Soldiers Project and the Clements Cuties Foundation for their fight against cancer.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.