James C Buckley, Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Saturday, January 2, 2021, James (Jim) Claire Buckley Jr, loving husband and father to two children, passed away at the age of 69. Jim was born in Saginaw Michigan to James and Mae (Ryan) Buckley. He was married to Tresa Jean Sisco for 47 years. They raised a son Ryan (Jacquie) and a daughter Robin (Brian). Jim grew up in a small farm town in Michigan with nine siblings, worked on cars, served in the Army National Guard, Co Owned a Service Station, was a hippie and traveled in a van experiencing life to the fullest with his wife Tresa. He settled in Jacksonville to start his family. He worked in construction, was a plant manager at an auto import and accessory company, was a draftsman & designer and a construction manager for large properties around Jacksonville. After corporate life, he owned and operated a local art and framing shop in Jacksonville with his son. Jim retired only to continue to do just what he wanted the way he liked it. He had a passion for painting throughout his life and created extraordinary art. The birds and nature in his backyard occupied almost every afternoon. He loved it all and enjoyed spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his father James, his mother Mae and his Sister Jeanne. He is survived by his wife Tresa, two children Ryan and Robin, two grandchildren, Mason and Gavin, three sisters, five brothers, two brother-in-laws with family, several cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of condolences, please honor Jim Buckley with a donation to your favorite local charity.

James C Buckley, Jr

June 21, 1951 - January 2, 2021