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Robert Buckner Obituary

Robert B. "Buck" Buckner, 75, of Vinton, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2009. He was an avid outdoorsman with a special love of hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Y. Buckner; children, Charlene Oliver and husband, Kenny, of Salem, Sharon Spencer and husband, Jim, of Fincastle, Judy Fraim and husband, John, of Roanoke, and Cindy Hall and husband, Mike, of Goodview; 10 grandchildren, Buddy, Mark, Luke, Amanda, Rob, Jamie, Stephanie, Amanda, Danielle, and Thomas; three greatgrandchildren; sisters, Shirley, Linda, and Bonnie; and his loving puppies, Mimi and Bo. A Celebration of Mr. Buckner's Life will be held from noon until 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2009, at the Charles R. Hill Senior Center, 820 Washington Avenue, Vinton. Friends are invited to bring their favorite photograph of Buck to share. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 540-366-0707.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2009.

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Judy Richey

July 2, 2009

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. I didn't get to know Robert well, he was grown and gone when my dad found uncle Clide. I knew the girls better. The last time I saw him my dad was with us and we all had a good time visiting. My dad was Grady Buckner. Love to you all Judy {Buckner} and Bill Richey.

Jim Harvey

July 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Travis Simpkins

June 30, 2009

Travis and I would like to express our sympathy for the loss of Buck. He was a very special man and will be missed.
You all are in our prayers.

Travis and Gail Simpkins

Amy Hale

June 30, 2009

Amanda and family,

I'm so sorry for your loss of such an important person. I know how special of a man he was to you. Hold on to those memories. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.

Misty Lawson

June 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

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