David Richard Buckner
February 25, 1932 ~ September 19, 2018
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
David Richard Buckner, 86, of Leicester, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at his home.
A native of Madison Co., David was a son of the late Horace and Pearl Waldroup Buckner. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Louise, Gladys and Betty, and by his brothers, Albert and Floyd.
Mr. Buckner worked as a machinist for Taylor Instruments, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Surviving are his wife, Ruby Scott Buckner; daughters, Diana Dysert, Sheila B. Mackey, and Rhonda Ayers; sons, Jack L. Buckner and Michael E. Buckner; 12 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and brother, Benny Buckner.
Funeral services for Mr. Buckner will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
So sorry Ruby and family for your loss. David was such a sweet and gentle soul. Keeping you guys in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are are in our thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences, Sarah. May his family find peace in the good memories of his life with them.
Aunt Ruby sending love and hugs and prayers. Love you all Randy and Frankie and Chad and Todd.
Rhonda and family, so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Resting in the everlasting arms of Jesus, none other is greater. No pain and no more suffering. Uncle David will be greeted well and welcomed by all of his loved ones
We are thinking of you, Ruby and Rhonda. We were so very sorry to hear of your husband’s, and father’s, death. What a wonderful man he was, and what beautiful memories you will always have of him.
May God give you all Strength and Peace knowing he is no longer in Pain,he has a new body,,,able to see..what a comfort knowing..God keeps his promises to us..I know you will miss him at Home,but just think what a Home God had waiting for him …What a reunion he is having with all gone on before..His Precious smile will always linger with us here on earth,never to me forgotten…Ruby ,my sister in the Heart,,just know you and the Boys and the Girls and their families are in my prayers,,David was one of a kind,he cannot be replaced ever,,Cherish his Memories as I know you all will,they are forever…David answered the call,,God said,,’come home,,your work on Earth is Through’ You have earned your crown and your rewards in Heaven.May God Bless each of you…look up at the sky and there is another star,,the brightest of them all,he is looking down and protecting his family as He always did….his spirit will always be with you..now and forever more…