Everett E. Buckner Sr.

BUCKNER Everett E. Buckner Sr., age 94, of Dublin, died Saturday, May 16, 2009 at Heartland of Marysville. Born October 30, 1914 in Bear Lake, Mich. He was a member of Jerome United Methodist Church, and retired from Capitol Manufacturing of Columbus after more than 25 years of service. He was active with the Dublin and Amlin Senior Citizens. He played cards regularly and had a wonderful sense of humor. When not playing cards, he loved to travel. Preceded in death by parents Eugene and Flora (Rodgers) Buckner, wife Frances F. (Erickson) Buckner, 1993, son Everette E. Buckner Jr., 2001, daughter Frannie Jean Buckner, 1949, son-in-law Charles Wilcox, 1999, four brothers and three sisters. Survived by children, Barbara Wilcox of Plain City, Thomas (Judy) Buckner of Bellevue, Wash., Dolly (Ed) Jenkins of Marysville, Rev. Deb (Rev. Dr. Doug) Widdowson of Fostoria; 14 grandchildren, Duke (Chris) Buckner, Ed (Carla) Wilcox, Dan (Deb) Wilcox, Frank (Margaret) Wilcox, Becky (Nathan) Morse, Tiffany Buckner, Tom (Sandy) Buckner, Buck Jenkins, Tom (Mindy) Jenkins, Kathy (Jack) Shoemaker, Scot (Ginger) Jenkins, Emily Widdowson, Rachel Widdowson, Jake Widdowson; 27 great-grandchildren and two great-great-granddaughters. Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 202 E. Main Street, (St. Rte. 161W), Plain City. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 at Jerome United Methodist Church, 10531 Jerome Road, Plain City with Rev. Dr. Doug Widdowson officiating. Burial in Dublin Cemetery with Rev. Gloria Brooks. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lakeside Association, 236 Walnut Ave., Lakeside, Oh. 43440 or Honduras Mission through the Jerome United Methodist Church, or directly to the Jerome United Methodist Church. Visit www.fergusonfuneralhomeinc.com to sign guest book or share a special memory.