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GARY BUCKNER Obituary

BUCKNER, GARY LYNN - age 54, of Knoxville, went to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on July 18, 2013. Gary was a member of Union Baptist Church and an employee of TDOT for 35 years. He was a loving and devoted family man who was renown for lending a helping hand towards both man and animal as well as enjoying a good lengthy conversation. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Buckner. Survived by his wife of 28 years, Cheryl Buckner; daughter, Chelsea Buckner; mother and step father, Zola and Jim Blair; brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Rene Buckner; niece, Jody Buckner Daugherty; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Peggy Smith; sister-in-law, Kaye Smith and brother-in-law, Scottie Crawford; as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, extended family members, and a multitude of friends. Funeral service 3:00 p.m., Sunday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel with Rev. Gary Vandergriff officiating. Interment will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary's brothers in Christ from Union Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Union County Animal Shelter. Family will receive friends 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Sunday, at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel.
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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2013.

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Chelsea Buckner

July 18, 2017

I miss you, Daddy. I'm pretty sure the Pepsi-Cola company misses you too. :) You're always on my mind, Papa Bear... just like the government is always on Dale Gribble's mind.

mike reed

July 23, 2013

Gary was a good man. and friend i loved. hearing his storys when he would bring his truck in the tdot garage were really gonna miss him

heather Shipley

July 22, 2013

I worked with Gary at TDOT. He was a fine man and a great Co worker. My prayers are with his family.

Lisa Jo Bailey

July 22, 2013

So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with ya.

Trent Stooksbury

July 21, 2013

I am so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. It was always a delight to talk to him everytime he came in Maynardville Foodcity where I work. He was an inspiration to me. He will be sadly missed!!!

Frankie Brown King

July 21, 2013

Cheryl, words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of gary's passing. I hope you can take comfort in knowing that he is in god's hand's now.

Brian, Robin, Nick and Krista Burchfield

July 21, 2013

Cheryl and Chelsea,
We are so saddened to hear of Gary's passing. He was a great man and we are so very honored to have known him. You both will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Theresa Corum

July 21, 2013

Sad to hear Gary has left us. Thank goodness for the promise of heaven. Gary was a great classmate, Halls High School, and a great friend.

July 20, 2013

RIP Gary "Gumby" Buckner you were an awesome person who was loved by many. Heaven has gained an incredible Angel.

July 20, 2013

Gary was a friendly and pleasant person every time one would see him.
Barbara Seymour

Debbie McCloud

July 20, 2013

Prayers for your family and friends. Gary never met a stranger and was kind to all.
Class 77

Karen Campbell

July 20, 2013

So very sorry to hear of Garys passing. Tommy has many good memories with him. Prayers for the family. Tommy and Karen Campbell

Sandi & Clyde Gresham

July 20, 2013

Gary was a pleasure to be around. He will be missed very much! RIP Gary.

Denise Shoemaker Bennett

July 20, 2013

Went to school with Gary "Gumby" Buckner and have many fond memories of him. He was tender of heart and funny as all get out. Sorry to lose such a great guy.

Mary Livoti

July 20, 2013

I knew Gary in high school and lived close to him. I used to hang out all the time with Darrell and Renee and him. He was a joy to be around and I have always thought of him. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss.

TERRI WHITED

July 20, 2013

PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY. I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD BLESS.

darrell jones

July 20, 2013

this man will be gretly missed.one heck of a guy.and one of my best friends,praying for his family,rip brother.your are in a better place now.

Danny Graves

July 20, 2013

Gary was a nice guy will be missed by all who new him may god bless all his his family and friends.

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