Donnie Eugene Buckner
April 2, 1966 ~ December 2, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Donnie Eugene Buckner, 45, of 184 Maxwell Road, died unexpectedly Friday, December 2, 2011.
A native of Buncombe County, he worked as maintenance manager with Curbside Management. He enjoyed his family, friends, and racing. As a driver, he won many races at Asheville and Newport speedways, and his favorite place to be was in the Winner's Circle.
He was a loving son to his parents, Benny H. Buckner and Kathy Myers Buckner, who survive him, as does his wife, Penny Redmond, his son, Ronnie Buckner, and his uncle, Ernie Myers, who gave him much loving support.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Grassy Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Sam Branch and Mr. John Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road, and at other times will be at one Double Oaks Drive.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Penny & Ronnie
We were saddened to hear of Donnie’s passing. He was such a good guy and great friend. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken, Sonia, Kaleb & McKenzie
So sorry to hear of the loss of Donnie . Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you . May God give all of you strength , peace and comfort . Love & Prayers Linda & Ben
We are so sorry to her about Donnie.He was always kind and helpful. He will be missed. I know Penny and Ronnie will always treasure the time they spent with him. They are in our prayers.
Donnie will be missed by many people. It was my priviledge to be associated with him for all the years we spent together at the New Asheville Speedway. My prayers are with his family. Sincerely, Richard Bellflower, Track Chaplain
Donnie was a wonderful man, friend and racer. You will be missed, you are already missed. You will always be in our hearts and never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Billy, Terri, Ashley Tyler and Georgia Worley
Donnie was a person that would absolutely help you in any way. Many times at the old Asheville Motor Speedway, he would help me or give me advice. I think that was just in his nature.He loved racing and if there is a race track in Heaven, I guarantee you Donnie is on it. He stood behind his Son’s racing and loved his family. Godspeed to you Donnie.
Richie & Carolyn Mashburn
Was so Sorry to hear of the passing of one of the most Wonderful men. Donnie was such an Awesome person and race car driver. I pray that God has his arms around Penny and Ronnie as they face such a hard time.
Jeffrey , Kendall and Kassi
Penny,
We were so sad to hear of Donnie’s passing. We have so many great memories with you two and Ronnie. Just know that we are here for you if you ever need anything!
Trudy Sluder & Kelly Montcastle
Uncle Benny so sorry to hear about Donnie. My fondest memories of Donnie is as a child playing over at Gram-ma’s house.Please know the family is in my prayers.
Linda
Penny,Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and family. You forever have your Angel with you everyday.
Uncle Benny, I am so sorry to hear about Donnie. Please know that Tony and I are praying for you.
sorry to here about donnie he was a good person my prayers are with the family paul banks spanky
I was saddened to hear of Donnie’s death. There were many Friday nights on the River that Donnie would be in victory lane and I would be telling him to smile! He will be greatly missed.
Donnie was always a good friend and there to help anyone. He was one of Mom’s best friends and watched over her. My heart goes out to each family member. Please know that I love all of you and I am praying for comfort during this time.
Penny, I was so saddened to hear about Donnie. Have so many fond memories from ‘The River’. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the peace and comfort to make it through this difficult time.
It was very hard to keep a straight face or a frown around Donnie. He always had a way of getting you to laugh and smile. He will truly be missed by all of his many friends. He will always be my little ‘brother’.
Penny,
Sorry to hear about this. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I remember living next door to u guys…
Penny and Ronnie im sorry about Donnie .He always made everybody laugh.He was a good man and will be missed Just know that you will get to see to see him again one day.Love you keep stroug.love liz
i went to middle school and high school with him we always was in to somthing and hung out together i am ao sorry for your loss penny any also to the family i know he will be missed very much by everyone at work and at home although i have not talked to him in a long time i passed him often on the roads around town in his crubie truck Im so sorry for your loss
Penny and Ronnie i’m sorry about the loss of donnie,he was a good guy,thoughts and prayers.Andy.
Good bye my childhood friend who left too soon.
Penny & Ronnie,We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Donnie. He was always a great person to be around. He will be missed by many.
Our thoughts & prayers to you and your family… Ed Surrett, Darlene & All The Staff at Newport Speedway
To all of Donnie’s family & friends. We want to thank you for all of your love and support in our time of need. All we ask is that please don’t ever forget him,us and the memories that we have shared because we will never forget. God Bless each and everyone of you.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL REMEMBER HIM FROM THE ‘RIVER RACES’. HE WAS A VERY GOOD SPORTSMAN AND DRIVER. HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. WILL KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
I am so sorry to hear about Donnie he was one of the good guys lots of my childhood memories are around donnie one of them being in the back of the bus on the way to school me donnie and the gang.one of my childhood friends gone to soon.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Donnie. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joe, Jan & Tyler Metcalf
To all my friends and co-workers at Mountain Ridge. We want to thank you for the love and the support you have shown us in our time of need. I cant express in words my appreciation for the things you have done for me and Ronnie. I love each and everyone of you.
Peggy & Ronnie: I am so sorry to hear about your loss. One thing my grandson Thomas will always remember him for is putting him in his race car and driving him around out in Fairview. Shows what a kind heart he had. Out thoughts and Prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
To the Buckner family,
I was a neighbor of Donnie’s growing up on Maxwell Road. I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. May God bless you.
Our hearts are filled with sorrow for your family. Please know that you are being lifted up in our thoughts and prayers. Donnie was like family to us. We pray that you recieve that special grace that God so lavishly pours upon us in times of need. You have our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Holston Gases, Asheville
Penny&Ronnie sorry for your loss of Donnie he was one of the good ones, we have a lot of good memories about him. our prayers and thoughts are with you both.
Penny & Ronnie
We were saddened to hear of Donnie’s passing. He was such a great neighbor and friend. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Penny sorry to hear of your loss my prayers go out to you girl.
So sorry to hear about donnie he was a great guy and will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. Raced with Donnie at the New Asheville Speedway as a team member of Nesbitt Racing.
The Jones family offers our condolences to the Buckner family at this very difficult time. I was especially saddened to hear of Donnie’s untimely passing,but have great racing memories of him and his generous personality to fellow racers.
Our prayers go out to the Buckner Family.
Dean Jones
Hate to hear the news. Donnie was a great guy and will miss him greatly! My prayers are with with you all in this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Penny and Ronnie, God must have needed another angel to watch down on us when we climb in those race cars so he could tell him what we all are doing wrong, but we can asure Donnie will always be right there strapped in the car beside us when that green flag drops, you will be missed Donnie but NEVER forgotten.
Scottie, Tammie, Shana, Brittney, & Madison Thomas
I am truly sorry for your loss, It has been about twenty five years since I have seen Donnie. I remember him for his kindness, gentleness, and compassion. I know that heaven has a new angel to watch over his loved ones. May God be with each of you during this time of sorrow and hold each of you and guide you.
Donnie you were a great family friend known you since I was a kid and will never forget the many times I spent as a kid watching all y’all race at asheville speedway those were good times I will never forget you were a great man and I know you will be watching down on everyone from the sky view you will be missed love ya brother.
I am sorry for your loss. I hope we can all get back together sometime.
Penny and Ronnie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss! Your family will be in our prayers!! If we can do anything please let us know!!
Nathon, Krystal, Daniel and Haley
Penny & Ronnie I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
We are so very sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. We knew him from racing and enjoyed with him the excitement of his winnings, he will be miss by many ….God Bless and be with the family.
The Lonny Davis family