Jimmy

Buckner

James "Jimmy" Lee Buckner son of Dorothy M. Hoyt Buckner and William B. Buckner was born in Ironton, Missouri, on July 16, 1963. He departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on January 20, 2017, at the age of 53.

Jimmy's hobbies included Camping, hunting, gigging and going to the river. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.

Jimmy is survived by his parents, William and Dorothy Buckner of Ellington, Missouri, three sons, Steve Prater and wife Angie of Redford, Missouri, Corey Davis and wife Holly of Ellington, Missouri, Devin Buckner and fiancé Shelby Bradshaw of Ellington, Missouri, two daughters, Victoria Crafton and husband Chris of Van Buren, Missouri, Amanda Buckner of Ellington, Missouri, nine grandchildren, Kyle, Blake, Braden, Mia, Sophia, Brystal, Mason, Kinley and Emma, four brothers, Danny Buckner of South Carolina, Mike Buckner and wife Lily of Lesterville, Missouri, Eddie Buckner of Ellington, Missouri, Timmy Buckner and wife Alice of Republic, Missouri, and one sister, Teresa Rose and husband Roger of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Jimmy will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.

Celebration of Life beginning at 5 PM Monday at McSpadden Funeral Home

Memorial Services follow at 7 PM

Minister: Pat Pyles

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Donations can be made to McSpadden Funeral Home for funeral expenses or to the American Cancer Society.