Christopher Eugene"Buckshot" Buckley

Christopher Eugene "Buckshot" Buckley, 42, of Aurora, passed away July 20, 2020.

He was born February 1, 1978 in Rockledge, Florida, the son of Robert and Marie (Hesse) Buckley.

He was a graduate of Palmyra High School in 1996. He attended Sawyer Business School and received his Associates in Business in 1998.

He was a rural carrier for the US Postal Service at the Smoky Hill Office.

Chris enjoyed working out at the gym and skiing. He also loved camping with his family and hanging out with his friends. In the summertime, Chris enjoyed watching the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field with his friends and family. His favorite baseball team was the New York Yankees although he supported the Colorado Rockies unless his Yankees were in town for an interleague game.


Christopher is survived by his father, Robert L. Buckley; brother, Jaymes Patrick (Shannon) Buckley; niece, Lauren Buckley; nephew, Ryan Buckley; several aunts and uncles including Bonnie LaMere and Gene (Debbie) Hesse and a host of friends including his best friend, Mike Holston and good friend, Boston.

He is preceded in death by mother, Marie Philomena Buckley and several aunts and uncles.

Contributions may be made in Christopher's memory to Operation Smile or mail to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453.

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