Troy Odell Buckner
May 8, 1924 ~ January 16, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Troy Odell Buckner, 87, died on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Mission Hospital.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late William T. and Vinetta Mae Williams Buckner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alma "Snooks" Vanover Buckner and a brother, Boyce Buckner. Mr. Buckner was a Computer Operator for the National Weather Records Center.
Mr. Buckner was a U.S. Marine Corps WWII Veteran. He was a devoted lifetime member of Reed Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Sevier and her husband, Bill, of Fairview and Jana Gallagher and her husband, Jim, of Florida; two grandsons, Brent Sevier of Asheville and Mark Sevier and his wife Emily of Arden; two granddaughters, Amber Gilbert of FL and Christy Quitman and her husband Mel of Wilmington; 5 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Mack Buckner and his wife Lois and Arnold Buckner and his wife Betty; and sister-in-law Fannie Lee Buckner.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Reed Memorial Baptist Church, with the Rev. Randy Melton officiating. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 – 8:30 pm at Reed Memorial Baptist Church.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Rd. is assisting the family.
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I am so sorry for your loss,We will miss him at church every Sunday
God shares with us people who help us grow in His Grace. He did this with Odell and Snooks, and with Odell’s Dad. They have been a true blessing in my life and I will always thank God for allowing them to be there.
God Bless the family.
Tom (Mike)
Odell Buckner was an extreemly fine example of a godly man. It was a blessing to know him. He exemplified the life of Jesus.
my thoughts and prayers are with you,I know he will be missed. But
remember he will always be with you
and looking over you
my thoughts and prayers are with you,I know he will be missed. But
remember he will always be with you
and looking over you
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you peace.
With our love and sympathy,
Cliff and Cathy
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Gail
Nancy, Jana and families, I am very sorry to hear of the death of your father. He and Snooks were good examples to me as I was growing up and I have many fond memories of cookouts and trips with Reed Memorial families. Gerald and I will remember them both fondly. Know that y’all are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my prayers for peace beyond all understanding.
Nancy, Jana and families, we are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a member of the ‘Greatest Generation’ and was a credit to his country, community and family.
With your mother may they rest in peace, and live in your hearts and memories.
Sorry to read about Mr. Buckner passing away. The entire Oakley and Reed Memorial community feels the loss along with the family.
Growing up in Reed Memorial Mr. Buckner was a guiding light for all the kids in our age group. I can remember many Sunday School classes with him as the leader.
Even though I do not live in Asheville now, he never forgot who we were anytime we visited.
Our prayers are with the family and church on the loss of a true friend, mentor and Christian.
MY THOUGTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Dear Buckner Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Odell. He will be missed.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Buckner Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of Odell. He will be missed.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Odells passing! I worked with him at the NCDC for many years and he was always a very nice and friendly person! Have not seen him since i left in 1986 but i hope he had a good life!
MAY GOD BE WITH HIM, HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Glenn O’Kelley
Nancy & Jana, we’ve shared so many experiences thoughout our childhood and now we are sharing the lost of our fathers. Odell looked so good and seemed so healthy at Dad’s funeral. Hopefully this is a reminded that life is fleeting and we should always live it to the fullest and give thanks for those who have touched and influenced our lives. Your Dad was the best! Mike and I will hold you in our prayers. God’s peace to all.
LJ
Nancy, Jana and your families,
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Odell’s passing. I have very fond memories of him from my childhood, and he will definitely be missed.
You are in my prayers. God bless you.
Dear Nancy, Jana and families,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the lost of your father and loved one.
When I was very young, I remember thinking that Odell was my uncle too!
May we all rejoice. For someday, we will reside together again in the Kingdom of the Lord.
The Lord bless you, and keep you,… and give you peace. Love.
I would like to express my sorrow in the passing of Odell. I worked with him for several years at NCDC. Odell was always kind and friendly. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.