John Britton Buckner
January 9, 1933 - June 30, 2010
Obituary
John Britton Buckner was born on January 9th, 1933 in Estill Springs, Tennessee. He departed this life on June 30th, 2010.
John served in the US Army from 1952 through 1954 and moved to Seattle in 1958 with his wife LeAudrey and sons Britten and Johnnie.
He worked for the City of Seattle Parks Department and several different unions. He eventually retired from The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers Local #86. He received his membership pin for 35 years of continuous service this year.
John leaves to cherish memory, his wife LeAudrey Buckner, sons Britten and Johnnie Buckner, daughter Cheryl Adair who preceded him in death; Grandchildren Shawn, Michael, Brittenee, Tiffany and Nathan Buckner, Mark and Marshall Mana’o, and Jasmine Bell; Sisters Betty Roseboro and Jean Roseboro.
Services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, July 10th at Bonney Watson, 16445 International Blvd, Seatac.
Grandpa, you will be missed. We will cherish the memories of our time together and we love you always.
Johnnie – please accept my sincere condolences. I remember the times you and I talked about your Dad. While his passing is sad please remember all the good times you shared with him. I never met John Buckner but through you I felt I knew him. Your friend, JC
My condolences to Lee and family for the loss of a really good guy. Some of my fondest memories are of John and I sitting in his boat pretending to fish, yacking it up, sipping suds and hoping nothing would bite. May God bless in a special way.
Butch and family,
Through all the years that we’ve cared for John and his family, we’ve marveled at his spirit and good cheer. He faced a lot of adversity, but he never let it bring him down. We send our warmest thoughts and sympathies to his family. We’ll miss him very much.
Dr. Lee, Rachelle, and the Rainier Beach Clinic staff