Shawn Allen Bucklin

Shawn Allen Bucklin, 51, of Kingsland, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born on October 21, 1972 to Dawn and Duane Bucklin. He attended Forest Hills Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan where he met the love of his life, Sandra Lynn Bucklin, and were married on May 8, 2003. They were a part of each other's lives for 30-years. Shawn will be remembered for his superior athletic ability, competitive spirit, and unique talent of being the best at anything he put his mind to. He held the record for most interceptions by a defensive back during his high school football career. He was a self-taught musician, with a passion for playing guitar and jazz music, which culminated into being a part of a great band and producing an album. He cherished the time he spent hunting with his father, and he treasured the life lessons he learned, almost as much as he did bringing home a buck. His Zen place was on the water, where his father taught him the art of fishing. He, in turn, gave the same gift to his son and daughter. His love of water sports manifested into teaching his children to be master maneuverers on boats and jet skis. Shawn loved to teach and mentor anyone with the patience to listen and learn. He coached both his daughter's and son's football teams for years. His greatest pride was honing the skills and developments of each player, rather than winning the game. He stressed above all the importance of hard work and perseverance. Shawn was a stellar movie picker, life of the party, and had the funniest dance moves. His children, Cara and Cash, say that the number one word to describe their father is "goofy". His love for negotiating and servitude lofted him into real estate, where he was a partner at Austin Home and Loan for 19-years. He spent many years of his career managing highly complex logistics projects for some of the largest multi-national corporations. In all of his professional endeavors, he possessed a true passion for his clients and provided them with the highest level of customer service. He always went above and beyond. Inspired by the passing of his brother, Brock, Shawn was a founding and active board member of the Folds of Honor of Central Texas. He was dedicated to their mission of raising significant funds for scholarship programs for the children of fallen soldiers. Shawn's greatest accomplishment in life was bringing his two children into this world. His incredible problem-solving abilities, generous and hard-working nature will live on in the hearts and minds of them. He is survived by his wife of 20-years, Sandra; children Cash and Cara; mother Dawn; father Duane; grandmother Nelly Varner; sister Becky Cummings; brothers Pete, Brad and Wayne; nephews Jamie, Brock, and Carson; niece Elizabeth, and his ride-or-die friends, Tony and Jeanne Dorsett. He will always be remembered for the love for his mother's raspberry pie, being a loyal friend, his sense of humor and generosity. A Memorial and Celebration of Life will occur at 4:30PM CST on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Congregation Agudas Achim, 7300 Hart Ln, Austin, TX 78731. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89316380234?pwd=VHJ4d2NEMjFxaGVMZGl0dkU5SWdTZz09 Meeting ID: 893 1638 0234 ' Passcode: 734588. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Folds of Honor of Central Texas, Make A One-time Gift - Folds of Honor Foundation: https://secure.foldsofhonor.org/site/Donation2?df_id=5110&mfc_pref=T&5110.donation=form1

Shawn Allen Bucklin

October 21, 1972 - October 5, 2023