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James Sherman Buckley

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James Sherman Buckley, 84, of Sulphur Springs passed away April 17, 2014, at his home. He was born May 25, 1929, in Sulphur Springs to Elmer and Nellie (Llewyeln) Buckley. He was the loving husband of Lily Mae (Duffield) Buckley for 64 years. James sold feed to local farmers, for Purina Feed, most of his life. Then he was the water superintendent for the city of Sulphur Springs. After retiring, he enjoyed farming on the homestead, raising cattle and horses. James is survived by his wife of Sulphur Springs; son, Sherman Ray Buckley of Sulphur Springs; daughter, Deborah Behan and husband, Joseph, of Justin, Texas; sister, Loretta Faye Latty of Ogelsby, Ill.; three grandsons, Daniel James Vail, Nathan James Vail and Shane Buckley. James is preceded in death by his parents; and three siblings, David and Larry Buckley, and Dorothy Herzel. A visitation will be on Sunday, April 20, 2014, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Callison-Lough Funeral Home in Bentonville. Preceding the funeral on Monday, April 21, there will be another visitation from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Pentecostals of Northwest Arkansas Church in Rogers. Online condolences can be made at www.callisonlough.com.

Published April 19, 2014

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