Jasper Buckly Fogleman

Jasper Buckly Fogleman, 87, formerly of Veedersburg, IN; passed away at his residence near Kingman IN 9:06 PM Monday December 2, 2024.

He was born April 4, 1937 in Covington, IN the son of Jasper A and Margie Maxine (Owens) Fogleman. Jasper attended school in Veedersburg, IN; graduating in 1955.

Jasper enlisted in the US Navy June 9, 1955; he went on the serve his country 28.5 years in the military. Jasper served in Vietnam and Lebanon; along with 16 other countries. He worked in the Norfolk VA Naval Shipyard for 34 years, while also attending two years of college; retiring in 1993. During his US Navy career Jasper received 13 medals and three stars. He was extremely proud to have served his country and be called a veteran.

Jasper was married to Nancy (Bayne) Fogleman for 43 years, together they had five children. Surviving family include a daughter Brenda (Darrin) Weaver; two sons, Gary Curtis Fogleman, Jasper Corwyn Fogleman; all of Virginia; a sister Marietta “Rita” Harrison of Kingman, IN; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Jasper later married Betty (Cliff) Mitton; she has preceded him in death.

He is also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Leroy Fogleman; a daughter, Lucinda Thompson; and two brothers, Edwin Allen Fogleman, and Robin Orin Fogleman.

Jasper spent countless hours as a Little League Coach in Abilene TX, Veedersburg IN, and Portsmouth VA. Jasper enjoyed traveling and spent the years 1996 – 2002 as he claimed, to be a Hobo. Hiking across the states and enjoying every minute of it. He was Post Commander of the American Legion Post #288 for two years. He was a Toast Master member for 18 years while living in Virginia. He started the Fountain County Cemetery Commission in 2008 and was a member until his retirement in 2020.

Even as a young boy, Jasper was always helping the elderly people in his life; helping with their yard work, home repairs, taking them to appointments, the grocery store, and many other small jobs; Jasper continued this throughout his life.

Visitation will be 2:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday December 8, 2024 at Dickerson Funeral Home in Veedersburg IN. Concluding the visitation military honors will be given at 4:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home by American Legion Post #288 and the US Navy. Online condolences at www.dickersonfuneralhome.com