BUCKLES, ROBERT A. "BOB" of Waterford, passed away May 18, 2024 at 74 years of age. Dear son of the late John and the late Genevieve Mason; brother of Anita (John) Pomante, Deanna ( the late Russ) Rucker, Janet Molk, Sharon (Steve) Cole, and the late John Buckles; uncle of 8 nieces and nephews; great uncle of 14; and great great uncle of several. Bob was a veteran of the US Navy-Vietnam. He retired from VG's Market Deli Department. He was a simple man who enjoyed gardening, especially tomatoes. He worked for several establishments as a chef and definitely enjoyed food as well as watching the Detroit Tigers. Private services will be held with burial at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly.  Arrangements entrusted to COATS FUNERAL HOME-WATERFORD. To post a tribute, visit www.CoatsFuneralHome.com.