Walter Jerome “Jerry” Buckner, Sr., age 83, was born to Harley and Zuma (Owen) Buckner of Center Point, Alabama in 1937. Passing from this life, he moved to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his bride of 61 years, Barbara Ann Heaton Buckner, his parents and sisters Jean B. Nelson and Geraldine B. Tucker. He leaves behind three siblings: Joseph Buckner (Sandra), Carolyn B. Phillips and Nell B. Sanders (Duncan) and grown children Jerry Ann Buckner Buchanan, Karen Buckner Bonham (Eric) and Walter J. Buckner, Jr. (Holly). PawPaw also leaves five beloved grandchildren: Joel Bonham (Melissa), Erin Todd (Robbie), Dr. Ryan Buckner (Ellen), Major Adam Buchanan (Sona) and Robyn Patterson (Skylar) and seven dear great grandchildren: Caleb Bang, Taylor Poteete, Katie Bonham, Ashley Bonham, Riley Mackey, Evelyn Grace Buckner and Walter Davis Buckner, plus numerous nieces, nephews and loving sister/brother-in-laws to cherish his memory. Dad attended the rock front Center Point School and Hewitt High School. His memberships at 25th Avenue Baptist Church, where he was a founding member in 1955, and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, span decades. After moving to Trussville in 2013, his church home became Central Baptist Church. Faith and family best describe Dad. He was a fisherman and loved time spent at the lake house in Alex City. He was a business owner known for honesty, reliability and hard work. These were characteristics he instilled into his employees, as well as family members. Dad was a sports fan and was known to love competition. Family reunions, an annual event for nearly 90 years, often included horseshoe tournaments. He enjoyed hunting and golf and loved animals, especially cats. Dad was a man of strong personal faith and would often be found reading and studying his Bible. He loved sharing it with his family. Dad , thank you for your humble ways, wise counsel, great work ethic, love and protection, for always honoring promises, fulfilling obligations and commitments. Thank you for being the kind of person that everyone always said nice things about and who gave good advice and emotional support. But most of all, thank you Dad for your life’s example and servant’s heart. We love you! Our family wishes to express gratitude and deep appreciation for our wonderful loving friends, precious caregivers, neighbors and church family all who have ministered and blessed us greatly.
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