James "Bucky" Ledgerwood

James "Bucky" Ledgerwood, 58, of McAlester, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, at his home.Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Brumley-Mills Chapel with Dr. James Crowson officiating. Burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Brumley-Mills Funeral Home of McAlester.Born Feb. 7, 1951, in Pensacola, Fla., he was the son of James and Freda (Ward) Ledgerwood. He served in the United States Army and enjoyed driving the school bus for McAlester Public Schools.He was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan and loved hunting and fishing.Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Misty and Scott Siever, Rogers, Ark.; one son and daughter-in-law, Wade and Kara Ledgerwood, of Owasso; three grandchildren, Nathan Ledgerwood, Miles Siever and Ella Siever.Also, one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Brenda Ledgerwood, Old Hickory, Tenn.; one sister and brother-in-law, Gina and Steve Boatner, of McAlester; mother of his children, Melody Bryant, of McAlester, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law and dear friend, Steve Buckner.Pallbearers will be Mike Buckner, Darell Buck, Robert Williamson, Duane McCullough, Brian Buckner and Brandon Buckner.Honorary pallbearers will be Trent Boatner, Travis Boatner, Joe Praytor, Josh Hamm, Kevin Barnes and Craig Barnes.