Roy Buckner

Roy “Jimmy” Buckner, 56, of Anderson, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Nov. 24, 2014, from his residence.

He was born Dec, 14, 1957 in Anderson, the son of the late Thomas and Clara “Betty” (Ogburn) Buckner.

Jimmy was a graduate of Madison Heights High School and a self employed painting contractor before retiring. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and yard work, but his greatest passion was his family, his wife, children and grandchildren. He was a kind and generous man with a heart of gold who gave more in his short life than some others that may have lived much longer.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Peggy Buckner; his children, Mellissa Buckner of Anderson, Kelly (Robby) Allman of Sulfur Springs, R.J. (Andrea ) Buckner of Anderson; grandchildren, Brianna, Taylor, Alexis, Alyvia Ramsey, Charly, Kylee, Landon Allman, Maylee, Jase Buckner; brother and sisters, Thomas (Alida) Buckner Jr. of Anderson, Kathy Armstrong-Buckner of Middletown, Anna (Randy) Counceller of Anderson and Sarah (James) McArthur of Markleville; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Tammy Buckner; and a brother, John Buckner.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory with Pastor Bill Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at the Prairie Baptist Cemetery.

Friends may call Friday from 4-8 at the funeral home.

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