Charles R. Buckles Sr., 77, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Franciscan East Lafayette.

He was born March 16, 1943, in Lafayette to the late Donald C. Buckles Sr. and Dorothea E. White Buckles.

Charles graduated from Southwestern High School. He worked for the former Jefferson Smurfitt as a machine tender.

His first marriage was to Judy Lee Beavers in 1960, they later divorced, she passed way in 2015. He then married Sandy Gay Hinton in 1981 and she passed away in 2008.

Charles enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, and the time with his family, grandchildren and his friends.

Surviving are six daughters, Melody Martin, Becky (Kelly) Farrell, April Minor, Robin (Rich) Valentine, Jacki Buckles and Tricia Hinton, a son, Charles R. (Glenda) Buckles Jr. as well as two sisters, Beverly Nelson and Donna (Dick) Bowyer. Also surviving are 18 Grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by daughters, Diana Lynn Ringen and Angel McGlothlin, a brother, Donald C. Buckles Jr, a sister, Joyce Loy, grandson, Jacob C. Farrell and great grandchildren, Addyson and Madyson Farrell.

Visitation will be from 1pm until the time of the service at 2pm on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel. Rev. Russ Alley will be officiating. Burial will follow at West Point Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.