Steven Charles Buckingham's Obituary
Dr. Steve Buckingham, a man who disliked frivolous euphemisms, passed away on November 24, 2015. Among his many accomplishments as a doctor, I wish to extol his lesser-known achievements. Steve flossed his teeth daily; he did not put Q-tips into his ear canal; he filed the family taxes in a timely manner; he used his blinker when driving, although he was less observant of speed limits; Steve always ate breakfast (Raisin Bran Crunch, black coffee), respecting the most important meal of the day. He will be remembered by his sly, sideways smile as he asked snarky questions, proving a point with not only the residents at LeBonheur but also with his children at home. His knowledge of medicine was rivaled only by his uncanny ability to reference esoteric movies and music in every situation; his bedside manner surpassed only by his dry wit and corny jokes. Steve was not only a giant in the Memphis pediatric infectious disease world, he had impressive plans for the future. He was going to reach a PhD in American colonial history, he was going to be an actor, he was going to be a star, he was going to shake his ass on the hood of Whitesnake’s car. If you wish to honor Dr. Buckingham’s memory, drink good coffee, read important books, spend time outside on walks and in the garden, listen to music, tell your wife how hot she is, eat leftovers on Sunday afternoons, attend school-sanctioned events for your kids, watch sports with friends, and, if you so desire, donate to the American Heart Association or LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119. “Celebrating Life… Behind the Stone Wall”
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