James Raymond Buckland, son of the late Edward E. and Josie (Vaughn) Buckland, was born May 31, 1913, in Fair Valley, Oklahoma, and passed from this life on February 10, 2004, at the age of 90 years, 8 months, and 9 days. Raymond graduated from Waynoka High School in 1931, and as a junior was the fastest runner in the state of Oklahoma. On January 17, 1941, Raymond joined the United States Army, was part of the Normandy Landing called 'Bloody Normandy' on Omaha Beach, and served until October 3, 1945. On November 8, 1945, Raymond was united in marriage to Margaret M. Bryson in Cherokee, Oklahoma. To their union two sons, Bennie and Kelly, were born. Raymond was a farmer and rancher all of his life. Raymond is from a time where a handshake and a man's word were honorable. Truthful, hard worker, sincere and a good sense of humor are words that describe him well. Raymond was very active in the Avard Christian Church, serving as Deacon, Elder and Trustee. Raymond is survived by his son, Ben Buckland, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Amy Johnson, Marae Leggs, Pfc. B.J. Buckland, Travis Collins, and Brandon Collins; two great grandchildren, Bryon Scott Johnson, and Maranda Victoria Leggs; two brothers, Everett Buckland and his wife, Edna, and Paul Buckland, Oklahoma; one daughter in law, Terri Buckland Collins; other relatives; a host of friends; and one particularly special friend, Frieda Graves. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 13, 2004, at the Avard Christian Church with Rev. Larry Cornforth officiating. Interment was in the Memorial Hill Cemetery under the direction of Marshall Funeral Home of Waynoka. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to Memorial Hill Cemetery.
Published in the Oklahoman on 2/14/2004.
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James "Raymond: Buckland

Born: 5/31/1913

Passed Away: 2/10/2004

Married: 11/8/1945

Wife: Margaret Bryson Buckland

Sons: Bennie Bryson Buckland & Kelly Ray Buckland