Obituary for Mathew Edwin Buckley
Mathew Edwin Buckley, of Helena, Montana, passed away on February 9th at the age of 50.
He was born and raised in Helena, he graduated from Capital High School. After graduating he enlisted in the United States Army as a 14 Series Air Defense Artillery Specialist. Throughout his military career, he was stationed at Fort Hood and Fort Riley as well as served overseas in Korea, along with multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. His dedication to service did not end with the military. After completing his active-duty service, he continued supporting fellow service members and the mission abroad as a civilian contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan before eventually returning home to the United States.
He was a man who embraced life fully and traveled the world during his years of service. Along the way, he discovered a love for tattooing, an art form that allowed him to express his creativity and connect with others. Those who knew him will remember his strength, resilience, sense of humor, and stories he carried from the many places he had been.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John R. Buckley, Glenda C. Davidson and her husband Bruce Davidson.
He is survived by his children, Jonathan, Scarlett, and Bridgett; his aunts and uncles; and many cousins, extended family members, and friends who will miss him dearly.
His life was marked by service, adventure, and individuality. He will be remembered for his commitment to his country, his passion for his craft, and his contagious sense of humor that brought laughter wherever he went, leaving a lasting impact on everyone who knew and loved him.
Services will be held at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery- Fort Harrison, Ft. Harrison Mt. on Thursday February 19th, 2026, at 10:30 am in the shelter. Luncheon to follow at the VFW in East Helena, immediately following military honors.
Service Schedule
Military Honors
10:30am
Thursday February 19, 2026
Montana State Veterans Cemetery- Fort Harrison
3550 Heroes Rd
Fort Harrison , Mt. 59636
Luncheon
Immediately following
Thursday February 19, 2026
VFW
113 W Main St.
East Helena, Mt. 59635
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Thomas Pittala 4/5 ada 1CD Ft. Hood TX says
I’ll miss you my friend
Joseph Faught 4/5 ADA 1CD says
You will be missed Buck.
Rest easy my friend.
Tracy Macknight says
I watched Matt grow up with my son Bryan and their best friend Derek. They knew how to have fun and make everyone laugh. May God embrace you now. Sending my deepestcondolences to his family and friends at this time. Tracy
Nick Piludu says
Buck, miss you bro. Appreciate all the good times we had together and the times you helped me out. Rest easy bro.
Tattoo Cowboy says
We met when he was stationed at ft hood… Worked together @ tattoo studio and I hired him to work for me @ dragonlady tattoo… Long time pal and generally a pain in the butt…🤣😎 😞😘👌
Charice Branch says
Man im so sry to see this he was always so cool n fun to talk to he is always so kind caring and compassionate to me. 🙁 i will forever be happy to have met him rest easy man
Xoxo hugs and prayers
Albert Peña says
You will be missed bro we had some good times in Ft. Hood Delta Btty 4/5 ADA 1 Cav alot drinking, partying and talking about life. One of the realist men I know.
Christy Bissell says
I only knew him as a customer but he had been coming into Cedar Street Conoco for years. He was always such a nice guy and I was so sorry to hear of his passing. I’m so sorry for your guys’s loss😔
Steven Powers says
Until we meet again, Brother.
the mt-1 says
Matt Thank you for your Service May you rest in peace🙏✝️