July 2016: Acts of Kindness featuring Francis Buckley & Family

Kate last spoke with Francis when she asked if he would be interested in judging the 2016-2017 scholarship applications. He immediately said yes, and then began talk about his loving family.

EVANS, Ga. - Mr. Francis J. Buckley, Jr., beloved husband of the late Marilyn Rafferty Buckley, entered into rest on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Brandon Wilde.

Frank was born January 3, 1929 in Chester, PA to Francis J. Buckley, Sr. and Elizabeth Hilbert Buckley.

After graduation from Villanova University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he then earned his MBA at DePaul University and later received an Executive MBA at Stanford University. In 1952 he married the love of his life, Marilyn Rafferty, and was happily married to her until her passing in March, 2015. He served in the US Army from 1953-1955. Frank worked for General Motors for 38 years, retiring as a Director of Operations. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to so many. His positive attitude, encouragement and genuine interest in those around him will be greatly missed.

He was extremely successful in business but even more so as a father because his family always came first. He is survived by his children, Kathleen Noyce (Gary), Kevin Buckley (Gay), Jim Buckley (Patty), Dan Buckley (Leslie), Ann Evans (Jeff), Maureen Gresk (Paul), Fran Buckley (Antoinette), Tom Buckley (Maria), and Pat Buckley (Tobi); his brother, John Buckley (Sheila); his sister, Ann Carney; his grandchildren, David (Jami), Bryan (Jill), Andrew (Monica), Kevin (Tina), Kelly, Justin, Gary (Sharon), Jenni (Francisco), Vincent, Kyle, Lauren, Sean, Michael, Sam, Reilly, Tiffany (Chris), Kirsten (Eric), Abigail, Lydia, Emily, Tommy, Kaylee, Ryan, Tyler and Brandon, as well as 21 great-grandchildren.

If so desired, memorials may be made to the Villanova Blue and White Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 412, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 19085. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM. Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com. Platt s Funeral Home, 337 North Belair Road - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/augustachronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=180310958#sthash.nQY3hKh4.dpuf

Thank you to the Buckley Family for thinking of others during this time of loss.