Sheriff's Citation
Lieutenant Thomas A. Buckler, Jr. was hired on April 1, 1974 as a jailer/clerk and sworn in on April 8, 1974. His responsibilities included guarding, feeding and ensuring the safety of the prisoners and manning the radio system. Shortly thereafter, Lieutenant Buckler was hired as a full time Deputy Sheriff. Tommy was promoted to Lieutenant on December 12, 1979.
Lieutenant Buckler made Calvert County history by serving 32 years becoming the longest serving sworn member of the Sheriff’s Office. Lieutenant Buckler saw many changes within the Office and in positions during his tenure. At the time of his retirement, Lieutenant Buckler served as the Commander of the Calvert Investigation Team, the first joint task force for criminal investigations between the Maryland State Police and the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office.
Congratulations and we thank you, Lieutenant Buckler for your dedicated and devoted service to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, as well as to the citizen of this county.
Obituary
THOMAS A. “TOMMY” BUCKLER
(Lt. Retired Calvert County Sheriff’s Office)
Thomas A. “Tommy” Buckler, age 63, of Huntingtown, MD, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014.
Tommy was born in Calvert County to Daisy and Thomas A. Buckler, Sr., where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Calvert High School in 1969, where he was a three sport athlete competing in football, basketball and baseball. In 2000, he was inducted into the Calvert High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
In 1974, he joined the Calvert County Sheriff’s Department becoming the sixth deputy hired. During the course of his employment with the Sheriff’s Department, he worked in every Division within the office. He was instrumental in the creation of the Special Operations Team. In 1979, he was promoted to Lieutenant and served as the Commander of Patrol, he worked in the Administrative Division and retired as the Commander of the Bureau of Investigations.
During his spare time, he loved golfing and coaching his son’s football, basketball and baseball teams. He was an avid fan of the Baltimore Ravens, Orioles and NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt, Sr. and Jr. Tommy was known for his sense of humor and playful disposition. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his friends and family, and watching his sons play high school sports.
Tommy was the beloved husband of Judy Buckler and the loving father of Thomas A. “Trey” Buckler, III and Nicholas A. Buckler. He was predeceased by his parents and sister, Sandra Nims.
If you have a favorite photo of Tommy, please bring it to share with others as we remember the good times of his life.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the:
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 304, Chicago, IL 60611-3201
First Visitation
Sunday, June 8, 2014, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A.
8200 Jennifer Lane
Owings, MD 20736
Second Visitation
Sunday, June 8, 2014, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Lee Funeral Home Calvert, P.A.
8200 Jennifer Lane
Owings, MD 20736
Funeral Service
Monday, June 9, 2014, 11:00AM
Grace Brethren Church of Calvert County
9870 Old Solomons Island Road
(Route 2 and 260)
Owings, Maryland 20736
Cemetery Service
Monday, June 9, 2014, 12:45PM
Wesley Cemetery
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
