Charles "Scott" Buckley, 53, of Hickory, Mississippi, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at his home. He was born Wednesday, April 12, 1967 in Meridian, Mississippi.

The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Newton County Funeral Home-South is in charge of arrangements. (601) 683-2152

Scott loved life. He loved his family and always had the biggest smile and his heart was always full of love for everyone. He loved God and he was a simple man with a big heart. He was also a member of Hickory Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Buckley.

He is survived by three children and five grandchildren; his father, Joseph Buckley; two sisters and one brother, Joan Walker (Tommy), Susie Morgan (Scott), Joseph (Bo) Buckley (Katie) and several nieces and nephews.