James Buckles Jr.

James Lynus “Sonny” Buckles Jr., 63, died May 14, 2025, in Billings.

He was born to James Buckles Sr. and Geraldine (Scott) Buckles on July 10, 1961, in Poplar. He attended school in Poplar and also at Ultimate Canteen in Chamberlain, S.D., in 1975 and Boys Town, Neb., in 1976. After graduating from Poplar High School in May 1979, he went on to Job Corps for heavy equipment and graduated from Fort Peck Community College.

He moved to Blair in 1983 and lived there until his death. He loved living out in the country.

He joined the Red Eagle Presbyterian Church on April 23, 2000.

He raised Jr, and Fred off and on through the years. Following a car accident east of Fort Kipp on June 30, 1997, he resided at a rehab center in Billings.

He enjoyed watching his grandson Fred play basketball all four years of high school in Culbertson. He enjoyed listening to music on his stereo and also watching