Roy Hershel Buckner, a devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather departed this earth to take his place in Heaven November 14, 2019. He was born October 29, 1926 in Athens, Texas, He served in World War II in the Navy and upon the completion of his tour and service re-enlisted in the Army as a Paratrooper. He graduated from Texas Christian University. He worked for General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin until he retired. He was a member of Travis Avenue Baptist Church for over 33 years.
Roy is proceeded in death by his Wife of 65 years Virginia, his father and mother Lee Roy and Marie Buckner, Sister’s Sue Johnson, Margaret Jumper, Iona Windham, and Brother Henry Buckner.
He is survived by Daughter Sharon Wilson and Granddaughter Adrienne Trout, Daughter Karon Watson, husband Rick, granddaughter Patricia, grandsons Freddie and Joseph, Son Robert Buckner, husband Kevin Smith, Daughters Marta Cherry, Nancy Cupps, Brother Hulen Buckner,