Ronnie Buckner

HENDERSONVILLE-On Sunday morning, June 23, 2013 the trumpets in Heaven sounded announcing the arrival of God's newest angel, Ronnie Buckner following a courageous battle with declining health.
A native of Asheville, he was born on March 17, 1947 to Frank H. and Grace Fisher Buckner. Before moving to Hendersonville in 1970 he graduated from North Buncombe High School and attended Blanton's Business College. He worked at DuPont/Sterling/Agfa for 33 years where he was also on the Fire Brigade and a first responder.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Hendersonville, loved to go fishing, watch NASCAR and play golf. He was an avid supporter of the Hendersonville Rescue Mission and local police and fire departments.
He is survived by his loving wife, Irene Plemmons Buckner; and his son, Tim Buckner of Cosby, TN.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at Thos. Shepherd's Church Street Chapel. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at the funeral home.
Flowers are being accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, 639 Maple Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.