Major General John H. Buckner

Major General John H. Buckner Major General John H. Buckner, age 90, of San Antonio, TX, died Saturday, December 12, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, John F. and Eleanor; wife Ann; sister, Marietta and husband Dr. James Curtis; brother Irwin and wife Jane; brother Arthur and wife Margaret; and brother Dan and wife Gwen. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Jean Buckner; son John Jr. and wife Ann; son Robert and wife Mary; daughter, Lynn Rich; grandchildren, Jill Buckner, Emilia Rich, Lt. Col. Greg Buckner and wife, Lisa; sisters-in-law, Jane Kusel and Glenda Buckner (wife of Dan); and numerous other family and friends. General Buckner was a great American who served God, country, and the United States Air Force. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was born in Cleburne, Texas, and graduated from the United States Military Academy in Jan 1943. He was a D-Day planner for World War II; and flew P-47s in World War II, F-86s in Korea and several fighter aircraft in Vietnam. He had a distinguished military career with numerous command positions and retired as a Major General in 1971. Following his military service he built bridges throughout the state of Texas and served a tour as President of the Texas Association of General Contractors. He was a devoted Rotarian and was a chapter President. He served, he lead, and he will be missed. Viewing will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Porter Loring on McCullough. Memorial service Monday, December 21, 2009 10:00 a.m. Air Force Village II Chapel, 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd San Antonio, TX. Graveside service Monday, December 21, 2009 2:15 p.m. Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors, San Antonio, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to a charity of your choice. You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.porterloring.com Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary, 1101 McCullough San Antonio, Texas, 210-227-8221.