Billy Vess Buckner, 93, died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Sally Rodgers; 4 daughters, Suzy McMahan (Edwin), Melanie Mullen, Jenny Buckner and Penelope Markovich (Christian); 8 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Bill served in the Navy as an Ensign and flew planes in WWII. He retired from IBM World Trade as a Vice President. His hobbies included flying remote control planes and playing golf. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, from 10-11 a.m. at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home with a funeral service following at 11 a.m. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery.