BUCKLIN – David L. Christopher, 76, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Hill Top House in Bucklin.

He was born June 4, 1946 at Dodge City, the son of Edward Henry and Doris Mae (Faulkner) Christopher.  He was a graduate of Bucklin High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1971 attaining the rank of Airman First Class.  He was stationed in Thailand and Travis Air Force Base during the Vietnam War.  He was a welder and worked in maintenance at the Bucklin High School for many years. He was a member of American Legion Post 269 in Bucklin where he was very active and held many positions.  He was a key supporter for the Bucklin Bikers Breakfast and had a love for motorcycles and living in Bucklin.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Survivors include: his son, Tony Christopher, Seattle, Washington; 3 grandchildren, Graysen, Cash and Colton; his aunt, Cyndi Christopher, Bucklin; and a nephew, Eric Wright, Bucklin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gary Christopher.

Memorial services will be announced and held at a later date.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to American Legion Post 269 in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.