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 James
E. Buckwalter, 76, of 230 W. Woods Dr., Lititz, passed away
peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Moravian Manor
Retirement Community, where he was a resident for the past 6
months, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He
was surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Born in Lititz, PA on October 9, 1931, he was the son of the
late David R. and Marie (Esbenshade) Buckwalter. He was the
husband of Lucille (Graybill) Buckwalter and they would have
celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this coming April
19th.
James was a member of the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, he
served on the Advisory Board of the Fulton Bank, Lititz
Branch. He retired from a life long career of farming and
numerous land developments in Lancaster County. James was a
1949 graduate of Manheim Township High School and while
attending Twp. he was enrolled in the wood shop where he honed
his skills and became an accomplished furniture maker. James
was an avid hunter and enjoyed the outdoors. He enjoyed all
sports and was an avid fan of the Hershey Bears hockey team.
James was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He dearly
loved his wife, children and grandchildren.
Besides his wife he is survived by 5 children; James Reid
Buckwalter married to Ruth (Barley), David R. Buckwalter
married to Leslie (Parker), Lucinda K. married to R. Louis
Weiler, LuAnn married to Patrick J. Keene, all of Lititz,
Sharon G. married to Dr. Thomas J. Gray, of Toms River, NJ; 14
grandchildren and three brothers, David E., Richard E. and
Josie E., all of Lititz.
All are invited to attend the viewing on Tuesday evening from
6-8 PM at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel,
3110 Lititz Pike. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at
11 AM from the Lancaster Church of the Brethren, 1601 Sunset
Ave., Lancaster, with the Rev. Jeffrey Rill officiating. The
family will receive friends at the church from 10-11 AM.
Interment will be at East Petersburg Mennonite Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in James
memory to LBDA (Lewy Body Dementia Association), PO Box
451429, Atlanta, GA 31145-5429 of Hospice of Lancaster County,
685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. |