Benjamin “BJ” Jesse Buckingham, 82, of Kingwood, passed away at Kingwood Healthcare Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
He was born on April 18, 1942, in Rowlesburg, son of the late Jesse Charles Buckingham and Margaret Ruth (Robinson) Buckingham.
After BJ graduated from Rowlesburg High School, he made plywood at Georgia Pacific. He then worked in manufacturing at Sheidow Bronze, and after retirement, lived in St. Louis. He was a member of the Rowlesburg Volunteer Fire Department.
BJ is survived by four brothers, Charles Buckingham, of Morgantown, David Buckingham, of Rowlesburg, Ronald B. Buckingham, Frances B. Buckingham, both of St. Louis; and a stepdaughter, Anita Breese.
In addition to his parents, BJ was preceded in death by his wife, Irene (Bolyard) Buckingham; a son, Nelson Shane Buckingham; one brother, Eugene “Colton” Buckingham; two sisters, Nioma Mae Dilsworth and Doris Jeanette Hixenbaugh.
Friends and family will be received at Kingwood Funeral Home, 295 S. Price St., Kingwood, WV, from noon until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9. A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. with Pastor Kevin Keplinger officiating. A private inurnment will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
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www.kingwoodfuneralhomewv.com
