Horace Buckingham

A Glimpse of My Journey I was born on March 12th at approximately 10:47 a.m., at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, Illinois; 12 minutes after my twin sister, Holly Buckingham. We grew up as an in formidable duo. We grew up in East Chicago Heights, IL now affectionately known as Ford Heights, IL. We were known as a force to be reckoned with even as young children running through the hallways of the Cook County community health center whereas we received our preschool education. We matriculated to Woodlawn Elementary School to receive our formal primary education and eventually graduated from Bloom Trail High School in Steger, IL. Around the age of 12 ½, my family was exposed to one of the first of several sufferings on this journey. On April 14, 1979, my younger brother Howard was stricken by an automobile which had an overwhelming effect on the family. At this time I began my quest and interest in Mortuary Science. However I began to love and have a great interest in this field. I sought out elders in the community to help me fulfill my knowledge and understanding in this profession. I began my expert tutelage at the age of 12 ½ under Mr. Robert Maurice McCullough Jr. who owned the Heights Colonial Chapel, now known as McCullough Funeral and Cremation Services. The love for this business was a great part of my life. I searched out for every opportunity to expand my knowledge, attempting to pattern myself as such distinguished directors such as the aforementioned director Mr. McCullough, William Walter Holt, Andrew J. Hammond, and other established directors in surrounding communities. In September of 1991, I graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. After graduating from Worsham, I worked untiringly with the McCullough Family as well as several other funeral homes in the area. Although I loved working for the funeral homes, I also had a passion for driving. I was afforded the opportunity to work with Greyhound Bus company and drive across the country and meet different people. I love to be of service to people and I have met many of friends near and far while driving or working for a transportation company. On Friday, May 24, 2013 at 7:10 a.m., Horace departed this life in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Newsome; his twin sister, Holly Buckingham; his brother, Howard Buckingham; and two nephews, Jheri Buckingham and Che Toure Newsome. I leave to cherish my fondess for people, starting with the love for my daughter, Dominique; my granddaughter, Skyler; and a special friend, Antwon Young. I also want to embrace the fact that after moving to Indianapolis, I was blessed to have a second family that embraced me starting with my God-mother, Audrey Faye Murry; and two affectionately loving God-sisters, Shaunda Strode and LaKiea (John) Mathews. I want to stay true to my loving biological siblings, Phylice Newsome, Nathan Newsome, Laurene Buckingham, Collette McKnight, John Buckingham, and George Newsome; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Horace Buckingham

March 12, 1967 - May 24, 2013