Edward D. Buckles, 87, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at his home.  He was born December 6, 1929, in Lafayette to the late Leonard and Maude Carter Buckles. 

Ed graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School and DeVry University.  Edward was married to Judith Johnston and she preceded him in death in 2006.  He worked as a Telephone Coordinater for Verizon for 40 years and retired in 2006. 

Ed was a member St. Ann’s Catholic Church and volunteered for various church actvivties.  He was also a member of GBU and served in the Indiana National Guard and retired after 30 years. 

Surviving are his children Gary W. (Kay) Buckles of St. George, UT, Dawn M. (Tony) Wilhelm, Erica D. (Onix) Aviles all of Lafayette, Erin N. (Adam) Wallpe of Pine Village, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.  Also, surviving his daughter-in-law Sherryee A. Buckles of Brick, NJ, and his sister Marge Strong of Lafayette.  Ed was preceded in death by a sons Brian Buckles, Jay Scott Buckles, grandson Richard Buckles, 2 sisters and a brother. 

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.  Service will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel.  Entombment will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette.