James Antone Buckner

His family moved to the Heights when he was a child and that is where he meet Barbara, the love of his life. The couple were married and raised their two sons in the Aldine area. In 1969, James opened his own business, J.B. Plumbing, and in 1983, he moved with Barbara back to New Waverly. He enjoyed outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing or camping.

James was preceded in death by his loving wife of nearly 50 years, Barbara Ann Buckner, his sister Louise Pawalowski and parents Tony and Bernice Buckner. He is survived by his sons Marvin Buckner and spouse Redonda, and Kervin Buckner, grandchildren Collin Buckner, Kendall Buckner and Justin Mayrant.

Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Cashner Funeral Home with rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024 at Cashner Funeral Home. James will be laid to rest with his loving wife in St. Joseph El Mina Cemetery in New Waverly following funeral services. A reception will follow graveside services at Knights of Columbus Hall in Willis.

Pallbearers will be Collin Buckner, Alan Pawalowski, Curtis Pawalowski, Eric Meleski, Ryan Tice and Brendon Warhol, with Freddie Oliver serving as an honorary pallbearer.