Hershel (Bucky) Hawley 57 of Claremore, Oklahoma stepped into heaven on July 13, 2023, at his brother's home surrounded by his family. Bucky was born June 17, 1966, in Lawrenceville, Illinois to Buck and Sharon Hawley. He was an automotive painter for 37 years.

Bucky met the first love of his life Jill Hoelzer in Wagoner, Oklahoma as a teenager. The two of them together had their sons Jordan and Jace Hawley. Bucky spent many years hunting, fishing, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

In Bucky's latter life he fell in love with Carly, with whom he had spent 14 years together. The couple shared two daughters Lainey and Heidi Hawley.

Bucky is preceded in death by his loving parents Hershel "Buck" and Sharon Hawley.

Bucky is survived by his children Jordan Hawley and Jace Hawley with mother Jill Hoelzer as well as Lainey Hawley and Heidi Hawley with mother Carly Johnson; brothers Eldon Hawley and wife Kelsey and Khris "Bubba" Hawley and wife Tina; sisters Kim Conley and Karla Hawley and husband Richie; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Services will be July 17, 2023, at 10:00 am at Traditions Funeral Chapel in Kellyville. Visitation July 16, 2023, from 2-4 pm also at Traditions Funeral Chapel in Kellyville. Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, OK, 918-247-7373