Thomas Lee Buckner

08/23/1943 - 02/14/2019

Obituary For Thomas Lee Buckner

On August 23, 1943, Thomas Lee Buckner was born in Gifford, Florida to the late Robert and Lillian Buckner. Thomas was one of seven children and the second oldest. He attended Gifford High School in Gifford, FL. Shortly after, he met the beautiful Delois Goines and they were married on October 13, 1961. Within the love of their union two daughters were born: Diane and Jennifer.

Thomas spent his spare time at different churches around Vero Beach, FL ministering to several through his infectious spirit and his gift of singing. He adored his family, friends, and community. He was a pillar to many, always healing souls, one joke and laugh at a time. Thomas was the truest definition of a hard worker. A self-made man, he magnetized his passion for lawn care into a business he built from the ground up, creating success for himself and his family. God’s blessings allowed him to be a blessing to so many who knew him. Being a steward of help is what he enjoyed the most. One could always count on Thomas.

On Valentine’s Day, Thursday February 14, 2019, God called Thomas Lee Buckner age of 75, home to rest. He fulfilled his purpose here on earth. He manicured God’s beautiful land with his own hands and with the help of a friend, he passed with love in his heart and the will to fight as he carried out what he cherished so dearly. Thomas will forever be deeply missed by his family and friends. Left to treasure all his amazing, and loving memories: a loving and devoted wife, Delois Buckner; two daughters, Diane Buckner- Webb (Tony) and Jennifer Buckner; three grandchildren, Tony “T.J.” Webb, Morgan “Alex” Williams and Thomas Buckner Webb; three sisters, Juanita Smith, Versonie Monroe (John), Ruby Buckner; two sister-in-laws, Althea Buckner and Lula Jenkins; mother-in-law, Rose Dawson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Public visitation for Mr. Thomas Buckner will take place on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Stone Brothers Funeral Chapel in Vero Beach, FL from 3:00pm-7:00pm. Funeral services will convene on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Peter's Missionary Baptist Church in Vero Beach, FL beginning at 1:00pm. Burial will follow in Gifford Cemetery.



Guest Book

In remembrance to a good friend and father.Vivian Stonom,daughter Sonya Buckner Mack and husband LarryMack.Grands Larry Jr, Terrell,La9toya add great Faith.We will miss you.

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Condolences to the Family. God Blessing. You and family are in our Prayers. Mrs Lilly Washington and Patricia and JoAnne Baker.Mrs Jerry Nelson . Cuzin Thomas was a nice man. He will be missed. Love Family.

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My sincere sympathy to the Buckner family Put your trust in God and he will be with you during this difficult time Love always, Marie Lane and family

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr Thomas Buckner family and friends during these difficult time, May he RIP. Leonard and Alma Dixon

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Thomas Buckner was a very good man. He maintained our yard for almost 20 years. Always working hard and always with a smile. He loved telling me about how he and his wife worked very hard to set a good example for his daughters and put them through college. He was proud to say that they had graduated and were now working hard to make their own families strong and proud. Thomas is already missed by those of us that were lucky enough to have known him. Jim Gregg

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