Rueben Earnest "Earnie" Buckley

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Rueben Earnest "Earnie" Buckley, of Columbia, Mississippi, passed from this life into God's presence at the age of 67. He was born in Columbia to Harris and Grace Buckley where he has remained a lifelong resident. Earnie was a true outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was an excellent cook who claimed to cook the best pork roast and fry the best fish over anyone. He also enjoyed making homemade ice cream. Earnie loved his family, but his greatest joy in life came from being Paw-Paw to his granddaughters. He was a member of East Columbia Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Buckley, Jimmy Buckley, and Mike Buckley. Earnie is survived by his wife of 45 years, Betty Buckley; two daughters, Laura Buckley and Grace Blair (Danny); a sister, Becky Humphries (Mike); a brother, Charlie Buckley (Olive); three granddaughters, Presley Blair, Jolie Blair, and Mabree Blair; numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved canine companion, Shrek.

There will be a visitation for Earnie at Colonial Funeral Home on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. The funeral service, officiated by Reverend Dave Nichols and Reverend Charlie Buckley, will be at the funeral home on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2:00pm where friend may visit with the family beginning at 12:00pm. He will be laid to rest in the Enon Baptist Church Cemetery assisted by Morgan Buckley, David Buckley, Charlie Buckley, Jr., Josh Humphries, Danny Blair, Brandon Turnage, Jonathan Turnage, and Marty Breland serving as pallbearers.