Obituary for Connie Eugene Buckner
In loving memory of a wonderful husband and father, Connie Eugene Buckner, 75, of Pulaski, who earned his wings Tuesday March 23, 2021.
Connie was preceded in death by his parents, Vera Mae (Granny) Buckner and James (Jim) Harmond Buckner; brothers, Homer Moore and Curtis Buckner; sisters, Colleen Thomas & husband, Charlie and Edna Francis Stilwell & husband, Ivan and a special nephew, Lewis Hancock.
He is survived by his wife Stella Mae Buckner; sons & spouses, Mike & Angie Buckner, Terry & Angel Buckner along with a niece, Jean Hancock; grandchildren & spouses, Brandy & Derek Elwart, Alexis & Johnathan Taylor, Shelby & Robert Gilbo, Shianne Buckner and Seth Buckner; great-grandchildren, Colt and Gage Elwart and Khoda Gilbo; brother & wife, Luther & Patsy Buckner; special nephew, Jared Lane and many more nieces and nephews.
Connie was a kind, good-hearted person who love spending time with family and friends. He loved drag racing and spent many weekends at the track.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM from Stevens Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until service hour. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.
Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, VA.
Katherine Waddell Denny
March 25, 2021 @ 5:18 pm
So very sorry for your loss.tell Terry and Mike that I send my love.Stella love you and will be praying for you all.GONE HOME.
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paul cox "nooney"
March 25, 2021 @ 5:59 pm
i really enjoyed the time i spent with connie,and think of him often i had many fun times with him. me him and pete vires were the same age and spent alot of time ,hunting ,fishing and just doing kid stuff around allisonia.i’m sad knowing he’s no longer with us
Laura A Wingo
March 26, 2021 @ 7:31 am
Dear Aunt Stella, Mike and Terry,
My heart goes out to you, I am so sorry for your loss. I live you guys and you are in my prayers.
Sincerely
Laura A Wingo
Rocky Cullop
March 25, 2021 @ 6:08 pm
Hey stella,this is rocky. So sorry for your loss. You’ll be in our hearts and prayers.
Pearl Viers
March 26, 2021 @ 9:22 pm
I’ve known Connie my whole life. My dad, Marvin and uncles, Pete and Jerry they all were good friends. Connie always had a smile on his face. I know he’s now in heaven shootin the crap with my dad and uncle Joe and his brother Curtis. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Terri doss
March 25, 2021 @ 6:40 pm
Best to family. Good man. Bless your family and bless you Connie
Laura Wingo
March 26, 2021 @ 7:25 am
I am so sorry for your loss Aunt Stella, Micheal and Terry. My prayers are always with you. I love you guys.
Sincerely,
Laura A Wingo
Brenda Vipperman
March 26, 2021 @ 3:58 pm
Prayers for you and your family Stella at this sad time.Everyone loved Connie and you. He will be truly be missed at the dragstrip. God bless you all💗🙏
Mike Cox
March 26, 2021 @ 6:19 pm
I sure had many fun times with connie when i was a youngun. He was such a nice person.