Retired US Army SFC LeRoy Russell Buckmore

Augusta, GA – LeRoy Russell Buckmore, 81, beloved husband of the late Irene Melba Buckmore, entered into rest on Monday, November 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held at Piney Grove Baptist Church this Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Buckmore will lie in state at the church beginning at 11:00 AM and the family will receive friends until the time of the service in the church sanctuary. Pallbearers will be Dylan Ward, Joshua Shealy, Keith Sims, Trevor Sims, Travis Ward, Jr., and Michael Sims. Mr. Buckmore, son of the late Clifton Buckmore, Sr. and the late Florence Genevieve Buckmore, was born in Gardiner, Maine. He was a longtime member of Piney Grove Baptist Church and Fleming Masonic Lodge #718. Mr. Buckmore served in the Maine National Guard before joining the US Army 82nd Airborne Division. His other military duties included Telephone lineman, Post Headquarters General’s Aide and Senior Signal Instructor; his tours included the Dominican Republic, Vietnam and two tours in Germany. He retired at Ft. Gordon in 1981. Military Awards and Commendations include National Emergency Service Medal of the State of Maine, National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm o/s Bar, Sharpshooter Badge-Rifle, NCO Professional Development Ribbons, Oversees Service Ribbons, and numerous letters of appreciation and commendation. After retirement he attended Augusta Tech. He was also enrolled in flight school with the Ft. Gordon Flying Club, became a Master Gardener and built his log cabin with his wife. He completed a Citizens Policy Academy course, was active with Vietnam Veterans Groups, instrumental in getting a section of Gordon Highway in Augusta, GA being named Vietnam Veterans Highway, was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the moving Vietnam wall in Evans, GA, awarded the Quilt of Valor, and was awarded The Great American Patriot Award for his tireless efforts to ensure all veterans are recognized for their service and sacrifice (By The Vets to Washington program). Volunteered with CASA Foster Care Organization. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Clifton Alton Buckmore, Jr., Phillip Leo Buckmore, and Gloria Buckmore Brewer. He is survived by his sister, Millicent Dale Bailey, his children, Carmen Buckmore Shealy, Diana Buckmore Sims (Michael), Tammie Amerson Harvell (Jonathan) and Dawn Amerson Young (Chad); his grandchildren, Dylan Ward (Haley), Joshua Shealy, Keith Sims (Melissa), Tiffany Boyd (Robbie), Trevor Sims (Faith), Blaine Carter, Blair Carter, Rhett Kelse Carter, and Joshua R.Young; his great grandchildren, Thomas Ward, Parker Boyd, Madison Boyd and Preston Boyd, Remington Carter, Olivia Carter, Ryder Carter, and Knox Carter and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial Contributions may be made to www.vva.org The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at The Keysville Nursing Home and The Place of Martinez Nursing Home for the care they provided. Chance & Hydrick Funeral Directors, 2502 Richmond Hill Road, Augusta, GA, 30906. www.chanceandhydrick.com

Retired US Army SFC LeRoy Russell Buckmore

September 19, 1943 - November 18, 2024