Dea. Lester Earl Buckley

BUCKLEY, Dea. Lester Earl- Age 51, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at his residence. Family hour 9:30 AM Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Second Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 6046 N. Clio Rd., with funeral service commencing at 10:00 AM Pastor Rodney Williams, officiating. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery, G-4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 9:30 AM Thursday. Dea. Buckley will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday. Deacon Lester Earl Buckley was born November 13th, 1971 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Pastor Lester J. and Clara Buckley. He was the oldest of his three siblings, Anthony, Antoinette and Mark. Lester grew up following his father’s teaching in the word. His upbringing showed his steps were ordered by God. He graduated “Class of 1990”, a Flint Northern Viking and served in the United States Navy. Lester obtained his Associate Degree in HVAC at Mott Community College. He returned to school to complete his degree in Media Management. Prior to retiring from the Navy for a service-related disability, Lester was employed at Job Corps and Sodexo at University of Michigan-Flint. He was a devoted husband, loving father, amazing brother, outstanding son, and faithful servant. Lester was a true man of God. When he talked people listened, eager to hear his philosophy on any subject matter. There was a not a conversation held that he could not relate to. He always had an answer to any and everything regardless of what it was. Lester would hide his pain to fulfill his purpose. He was an excellent provider, loved without hesitation, and very generous in his giving. One woman, Sabrina and three children, Leondre, Laneya and Rashad were the foundation of his life. He loved his wife and kids with no limitation for their happiness. The grandchildren were his babies, they pierced his heart when they called him “Paw Paw”. Kyndall was his shadow. Azaria, Zakeer, Kamora “Mo Mo” and Heaven kept him asking questions about anything they were doing. “Paw Paw’s” babies wanted for nothing because he gave them everything. Lester’s life was full circle when he came to Second Friendship to serve as a Deacon under the leadership of Pastor Rodney Williams. He loved his church, always available to help or do whatever was needed to keep things flowing. He enjoyed teaching Sunday School, heading the Media Ministry, and being actively involved in all auxiliaries including the Great Lakes Baptist District Association Laymen's. He was a man of strong faith and belief. He lived life as rich as he lived it. There will NEVER be another Deacon Lester Earl Buckley. First to arrive and last to leave, he will be missed! Deacon Lester Earl Buckley leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 23 years, Sabrina K. Buckley; 3 step-children, Leondre Carr, Laneya and Rashad Seals; grandchildren, Azaria and Zakeer Fitzpatrick, Kyndall, Kamora and Heaven Seals; parents, Pastor Lester J. and Clara Buckley; sister, Antoinette Buckley; 2 brothers, Anthony Buckley and Mark (Aubre) Buckley, all of Flint; nieces, Kiesha Buckley, Makayla Buckley, Teasha Walton, Shanelle Williams, Erin, Zahara and Zaniya Carr, Jahzaria Turner; nephews, Demarcus (Renita) Buckley, Zeontrey Buckley, Ethan, Asad, and Anthony Buckley Jr., Keshawn Buckley, Odell McKinzey, Jovohn Carr, Edward Carr III, and Robert Carr ; aunts, Elmira (Tyree) Johnson of Hillside, IL, Lena (JC) McCullom, Stella (Maurice) Williams and Virginia Buckley, all of Philadelphia, MS, Bessie Wilson and Pearlie (Larry) Oneal of Flint; uncles, James (Mary) Buckley of Philadelphia, MS and Richard (Judy) Buckley of Flint; sisters-in-law, Lavetta “Fay” Phillips, Sharela Carr-Turner, Aubre Buckley and Theresa Carr; brothers-in-law, Edward Carr Jr. and Jamell Phillips; a host of other relatives and friends. Deacon Buckley was preceded in death by his brother, Emmanuel Buckley; grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. The family would like to express special thanks to Second Friendship Missionary Baptist Church family, Great Lakes Baptist District Laymen’s.

Dea. Lester Earl Buckley

November 13, 1971 - January 17, 2023