~~Kelvin Laverne Buckley, age 55, was born in Racine, Wisconsin on June 8, 1959.  He was employed by Cast Tools Inc. for thirty three years. Kelvin met and married the love of his life Jessica (nee: Finley) Buckley.  He was united with Israel of God's Church in 1986. Kelvin transitioned into eternal life on January 8, 2015 at his residence.

Kelvin was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Buckley Jr. and Merlee (nee: Dumas) Buckley; one sister, Cathy Buckley; one nephew, Terence Buckley; grandparents, Paul (Mittie Beatrice) Dumas Sr., Dennis (Allie) Buckley Sr. as well as several aunts and uncles.  Kelvin leaves to cherish his memories, his devoted wife, Jessica Buckley; one sister, Sherry Buckley of Dallas, TX; two Brothers, Jerry (Amanda) Buckley of Dallas, TX and Ernest (Jean) Buckley of Memphis, TN; one Uncle, John Calvin (Elieen) Dumas of  Cheyenne, WY; father and mother in Law, Rev. Lee Finley Sr. and Mother Thelma Finley of Wilmar, AR; three brothers in laws, Lee (Edna) Finley Jr. of Racine, Mark (Donna) Finley, of Madison, WI, Bryan (Janita) Finley of Racine, four sisters in law, Mother Brenda Collins of Detroit, MI, Francine (Lee) Strong of Madison, WI, Vanessa (Karl) Sims of Roscoe, IL and Sonja Finley of Racine; twelve Nieces, eleven nephews, a host of cousins and other relatives and friends who loved him dearly.  Kelvin held a very special bond with his niece, Lavetta (Billy) Buckley-Hunter of Racine.

Kelvin will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.

A celebration of Kelvin's life will be held at Israel of God's Church, 2017 Mead St on Saturday, Jan. 17th at 10:00 am. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00am until the time of service.  Pastor George Hamilton will be officiating.  Please see Wednesday's newspaper for the complete obituary.