John-Buckner-Obituary

John Kendrick Buckner

Fort Worth, Texas

1936 - 2004

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John Kendrick "Jack" Buckner, 68, a pioneer aerodynamicist of the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and retired vice-president of special programs at Lockheed Martin Corp., died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, at a Fort Worth hospital.

Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Greenwood Chapel. Visitation: 5 to 8...

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Jack was a good friend and a fine boss.

I had the pleasure of working for Jack for serveral years at General Dynamics and later at Lockheed Martin. Ever the gentleman always the professional.

I feel truely blessed because I had the opportunity to work with Jack at Lockheed and the American Heart Association. He will be greatly missed.

The word of Jack's passing was sad to myself. I reported to Jack in the Aero Group in the early 70's. Jack attended my own retirement last year from Lockheed Martin. He was truly a friend amd will be missed.

I lived next door to the Buckner's as a child and grew up with Jim, Jack and Joy. They have always been my second family and each of them including, Aunt Lucille and Uncle Ken, are very dear to me. Jack was always a "star" in whatever he did. Some less important accomplishments, not mentioned in his obituary were: he was the Drum Major for the Arsenal Technical High School marching band while in high school,received a letter sweater for his ability as a tennis player and played the National...

We were greatly saddened to learn of Jack's death. He was both a good boss and a dear friend.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Jack. Regards