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Royce Otis Buckles, age 47, of Kendallville, passed away unexpectedly on June 7th, 2026. Royce was born in Kendallville Indiana to the late James Edward Buckles and Joyce Ellen (Young) Buckles. He graduated from East Noble High School in 1998. He was employed by Glenbrook Dodge Collison Center in Fort Wayne as well as Jim's Pizza in Kendallville since high school. He loved attending and competing in demolition derbies. He also liked Mopar. He is survived by his brother, Robert Buckles of Kendallville. Burial will take place at a later date at Lakeview Cemetery.
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