Joe Buckner Obituary
Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Webster Buckner.
He is survived by his daughter, Karen Stevels of Berea, KY; his son, Kevin Buckner (Marion) of Searcy, AR; 7 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd. Graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Sunset Memorial Gardens Chapel with Bob Buckner officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child.
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Andrew Balzer
February 11, 2026
The love you showed me when I thought I was unloveable helped me become the man and father I am today. Thank you for being you. Give Mrs. B a hug for me sir.
Joy Godbold
February 10, 2026
Joe Buckner was a special guy! Our love to his family.
J.R. Bodenheimer
February 10, 2026
He was a very good man and I'm very sad to hear this. The biggest consolation is that he will now reap his great reward. Until we see each other again good sir.
Frederick Bush
February 10, 2026
Nicest guy you could y. Loved his stories when he was a dean at OBI
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Charles Switzer
February 10, 2026
Mr.B you always made us smile and your jokes were always funny.
Larry Gritton
February 10, 2026
Mr. B was a wonderful servant of the Lord and will be greatly missed by his Oneida Baptist Institute family.
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