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Donald Buckner Obituary

Donald E. Buckner, Sr. MT. PLEASANT - Donald Edward Buckner, Sr., husband of the late Myrtle Rae McTeer Buckner of Mt. Pleasant, SC, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 in a local hospital. The relatives and friends of Donald Buckner are invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday, May 28, 2009 in Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock. Mr. Buckner was born November 17, 1929 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Guy Leonard Buckner, Sr. and Rosa Lee Nettles Buckner. He was a graduate of St. Johns High School, a retired accountant with Craven's Auto Electric and a renowned Master Clockmaker. He was Chaplain of the Charleston Rifle Club, founding member of the East Cooper Outboard Motor Club, a member of the Woodmen of the World and West Ashley Civitan Club. He was also a member of Gideons International, National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc, Palmetto State Chapter #144, National Sheriff's Association, South Carolina State Sheriff's Association and honorary citizen of Boys Town Nebraska. Poppa Donald leaves behind three daughters, Mary Claire and Walter Hamrick of West Ashley, Jean and Jim Craig of Mt. Pleasant, Donna and Steve Prescott of Awendaw, and a son, Donald (Eddie) Edward Buckner, Jr. of Mt. Pleasant; eight grandchildren, Laura and Jason Watkins, Alice Hamrick, Sarah Hamrick, Jesse Craig, Julie Craig, Jenny Lee Craig, Will Prescott, Allan Prescott and two great grandchildren, Mary Coastal and Walter Wahoo Watkins of Goat Island; one sister, Doris and Bill Hardy of Johns Island; two brothers, Guy Leonard Buckner, Jr. of Johns Island and David and Pat Buckner, of Ravenel. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, Charleston West Camp, P.O. Box 31193, Charleston, SC 29417 or Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 26 to May 27, 2009.

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Judi Jameson

May 28, 2009

Allow our Lord to reach out and comfort you in your sadness. May he be with each and every one of you. Only He knows the needs of each of you.
Blessings, Judi, Jessica, and Robert Jameson

Diann & Dennis Clark

May 28, 2009

Dear Buckner Family,
Granddad was a good man with such a big heart. He always had a kind word to say or a piece of advice to share. He was our pillar on Goat Island and he will sorely be missed. Draw strenth on your strong family bonds that Donald and Myrtle nourished and know that they loved you very much. Our thoughts are with you.

Allen Watts

May 27, 2009

To the Buckner Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Ursula and Michael Ferguson

May 27, 2009

Donna and Steve,
Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the thoughts and prayers of your friends help you to get through this difficult time.
I remember bringing clocks to your dad for him to fix. He was always so kind.
Sincerely,

Donald Kearns

May 27, 2009

To all of the family, I want you to know that your father is in my prayers. I remember all of the good times that we had living close to each other. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.

Maleka Mungin

May 27, 2009

To the Buckner Family:
I did not know Mr. Buckner that well, but the time i spent with him at the hospital he was a very sweet, kind, and full of spirit. God will never put anything on you that you could not bear. Just remember all the good times you spent with him. May god be with you in your time of breavement. (7 buxton)

Ann Hay Thomas

May 27, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I grew up on John's Island , and I remember your daddy as being such a gentle man, unfailingly kind and always choosing to do the right thing. He will be missed.

Leize Schirmer

May 27, 2009

My dear Mary Claire, Jean, Donna, & Eddie,
Mr. Buckner will be sorely missed. Please find comfort in knowing he is with your mother in heaven, and they are present with Our Lord Jesus. He could not be in better hands. Your dad was a gentile, kind man and always a friend to those in need.
You know after hurricane Hugo, I was saved by one of those little Gideon Bibles. I am still amazed that Jesus loves us so much that He died for us.
My prayer for all of you is for His peace to surround and comfort you during this time.
Much love,
Leize

Andrea Kozloski

May 27, 2009

Mr. Buckner will be sadly missed. He was truly a wonderful spirit and one of a kind person. On behalf of the Carolina Lady Anglers we offer our condolences and will keep the family in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerrry and Marie Von Dohlen

May 27, 2009

Donna, Jean and the Buckner Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Father will be greatly missed by so many. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers

Carolyn Hall

May 27, 2009

May God bless each of you and may the gentle love of family and friends help to ease your sorrow.
We each are a better person having known such a caring man, as well as, your Mom.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers today.

Laura Bowlin

May 27, 2009

Your father will be missed by Allen and myself especially when we are doing yard work. He would always reinforce the job we did by saying it was looking good. Allen and he would often get into lengthy conversion about whatever. Sometimes your father would help us rake as we talked. Words can not explain how much your father will be missed. Especially by Allen.

BETH KEARNS LITCHFIELD

May 27, 2009

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY

Dan & Sherrie Mazurek

May 26, 2009

He had a constant smile and stories to tell at all our lodge meetings and was a charter member also of fort sumter lodge 1. Sadly will be missed by all here. Donald your gracious spirit will be missed and heaven got brighter when you show up. Love and prayers to your family at this time. Your friends always
Dan and Sherrie Mazurek

Dave/Donna Williams

May 26, 2009

Your parents were the delight of all the family gatherings we attended. Your father will be missed by a very loving family. Take comfort in knowing he is in a better place......our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bradley Kerr

May 26, 2009

To the Buckner Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Mr. Buckner is and will always be an inspiring fixture down at the boat club and he will surely be missed by all the members and especially me. Having known him personally for only a short time has defiantly impacted my life for the better.
John 14:1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

Bradley and Tracy Kerr

Jerry & Diana Barnett

May 26, 2009

Jean, Donna & Family,
It was an honor knowing your father. He was truly a southern gentleman and will be greatly missed. Have comfort in knowing that God called your dad home to be with your mama.

May 26, 2009

To the loved ones of Mr. Donald Buckner, may God embrace you in your time of sorrow.

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