Rodney Buckner
April 19, 1953 ~ January 1, 2013
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Rodney Buckner, 59. He lived. He laughed. He loved. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family, Kim, Stefanie, Kori, and Chase.
A Celebration Service commemorating a life well lived will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Biltmore Church of Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Biltmore Church of Christ, 823 Fairview St., Asheville, NC 28803.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Kim, we are sending you our prayers & condolences. We are so sorry to hear the sad news.
Kim and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are praying for you. Kim, I can’t imagine what you are going through. We are part of the original couples that started out together. Just know that I am always available for a talk or cry… Just call!!
Joy
I am so sorry for your loss. Rodney was a wonderful person and a joy to work with. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Rodney was always a joy to talk to and work with. Really enjoyed our training trip to DC. He will be missed here at NCDC. Thoughts and Prayers.
Kim and Family,
I am so sad for you. Rodney brought a smile and a good word to everyone he met. He will be missed.
My thoughts are with you and your family in this time. Rodney was a phenomenal person, great to work with, and kind beyond measure. He will be missed.
His smile and laughter are my strongest memory of him. I will miss hearing them, but know they still uplift his family and friends as they celebrate his life.
Kim & Family ~
So sorry for your loss. I had the great honor and privilege to work with Rodney for several years while at NCDC. Always had a smile and great attitude which lit up the building. He will be greatly missed and we are all much better for knowing him. God Bless you during this difficult time. He is is a better place. ‘Requiescat in pace’ Rodney…
Kim & Family,
Rodney enriched my life in so many ways. I’ll never forget the fond memories and solving the world problems with him on the golf course.
I am very sorry for your loss and may god bless your wonderful family.
Kim and family:
Rodney meant so much to me and I will forever cherish our morning talks each day…Rodney called these his ‘daily dose of Dee Dee’. He and I would mainly talk about our families and you must know that he loved his family more than life itself. I will forever remember these talks (especially the ones during the rough times). He reminded me on more than one occasion to live in the present and cherish each day. I will never forget his outlook on life and humor. The way that he (and you all) have handled this struggle is an example for all of us.
May God bless you and give you strength in the coming days.
Dee Dee Anders
Kim, Stef, Kori and Chase,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I can truly say, I have never known a finer man than Rodney. We have such good memories of all the time spent with your family (the lake, the golf course, App ballgames,and New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Buckner’s). Please know that we love you guys, and are lifting you up for the comfort that only the Lord can provide.
Love,
Steve, Kathy and Andrew
Kim, Stef, Kori and Chase,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I really enjoyed working with Rodney. I will always remember his positive attitude and love for skiing and beer. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy.
Rodney was great! I much enjoyed working with him as a colleague, and also talking with him as a seeker of wisdom and truth in the Spirit. He saw into the mystery and gift of grace; it was a blessing to receive his insight into what he received.
Kim and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. It was a great honor for me to work with Rodney at NCDC. He will be greatly missed. With my deepest sympathy, Christina Lief
Tears of sadness and tears of joy. I know I will see him again and forever. The finest person I ever knew, and his Dad George as well. Love you all.
All the Buckners,
We are so sorry to hear about Rodney’s passing. He was very proud of his family and it was so obvious how much he loved you all. He was such a gentle man, may he rest in peace. May God’s grace be upon you.
Love and Peace
All the Ensleys
Kim & family,
My prayers and condolences to you, and your family! May God wrap his loving arms around you, and comfort you during this difficult time.
Kim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. While I know you were expecting it, it didn’t make it any easier. I know you will all be together again one day. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
I will always remember playing golf with Rodney.
I pray that God can ease your suffering at this great loss.
Kim, I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family. Rodney was a very sweet and funny guy. So very sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s comfort to you during this difficult time.
I knew Rodney years ago when he and Kim were first dating. He was always smiling and so friendly. I remember being at a gathering at Diane’s appartment and Kim had made an egg dip (all the rage then) and I kept eating and eating and eating. Rodney smiled and told me that it caused gas. I was mortified. We all laughed and I had to make myself stop eating it. That is my memory of Rodney he made me laugh and was always so very nice to me. He and Kim were the perfect couple even back then. My heart goes out to Kim and his family. May God hold you in his lap and comfort you. God’s Peace to you all.
Renee Player
Erwin High School with Kim and Diane
You will be missed ‘Uncle Karate’!
Rodney was a wonderful person who loved his family dearly. Kim, Steph, Kori and Chase please find comfort that through Rodney’s journey over the past year you did everything Rodney wanted and needed. Our Heavenly Father has called him home and I am sure Rodney is wearing his ‘NC State’ cap and saying ‘Go Wolfpack.’ Our prayers are with you during this time.
Tim and Lynn
Rodney was a wonderful person who loved his family dearly. Kim, Steph, Kori and Chase please find comfort that through Rodney’s journey over the past year you did everything Rodney wanted and needed. Our Heavenly Father has called him home and I am sure Rodney is wearing his ‘NC State’ cap and saying ‘Go Wolfpack.’ Our prayers are with you during this time.
Tim and Lynn
Rodney was a wonderful person who loved his family dearly. Kim, Steph, Kori and Chase please find comfort that through Rodney’s journey over the past year you did everything Rodney wanted and needed. Our Heavenly Father has called him home and I am sure Rodney is wearing his ‘NC State’ cap and saying ‘Go Wolfpack.’ Our prayers are with you during this time.
Tim and Lynn
Kim, Stef, Kori and Chase,
We are saddened to hear of Rodney’s passing. He has fought a long and difficult battle. May God give you strength and comfort in the days and weeks ahead. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending lots of love & prayers your way! â¤
To Kim, Kori, Stephanie, Chase, Wyatt, and Meredith….We are holding you close in our hearts. What a wonderful man we mourn. He and you, his family,strengthened all of us with your courage and faith. I know he will always remain a part of each of you and you will honor his memory with your lives. We continue to pray for all of you…for rest and healing and comfort in fond memories. This world was definitely a better place since Rodney was here. Peace.
Lynda and Keith
Kim,
We didn’t see each other very often. But I always felt of you and Rodney as special friends. Rodney was a big help to us when we had boat problems and has helped many as he chose a different career. I just will miss knowing he isn’t around. You have a strong family and we have kept up thru Rick- much love and sympathy.
Judi and Jim Hagan
So sorry to hear about Rodney. He was a great person. Worked with him at Square D (Advanced Mfg.). My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Kim and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of Rodney. We will be praying for you and your family. Love and Prayers Thomas and Sandy Ross.
Dearest Kim and family, Richard and I just read of Rodneys passing. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers! Love, Richard and Carol Smith
I am very sorry for your loss he will be greatly missed. Will be keeping your family in our prayers for strenght in the days to come.
A great man whom I only met once, but knew what a special father he was from the outstanding traits he passed on to his son Chase. Our hearts and thoughts are with Chase and the rest of the family in this time of sorrow.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kim, Stef, Kori and Chase,
What I will remember most about Rodney is what he said when he was first diagnosed and throughout his illness: ‘Either you trust God or you don’t.’ His encouragement and strength was a gift to us all! He is finally Home! Love and Prayers to all of you.
Darlene and family
Dear Kim and Family,
Kathy and I were saddened to hear of Rodney’s death. We pray that God will fill your hearts with His comfort and grace in these days!
Kim and family,
So sorry to hear about Rodney – he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.
Stef and Chase,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you through this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I can’t help but think of all the great memories we’ve had together! Most memorable are days at the lake, which Rodney always thoroughly enjoyed, whether it was him skiing, pulling us on the tube, or just relaxing on the houseboat. These memories and many more are part of us and will never be forgotten!
We are thinking of you continually and praying that God will give you comfort. We are in awe of how beautifully your family has handled this difficult time. You have shown us all a perfect example of the love and peace of God. Please know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
David, Tammy, Matt, & Josh Hope
Rodney was my “work buddy” at NCDC. He and I spoke almost daily and shared a wonderful friendship. We sat next to each other and most mornings he would peer over my cubicle wall and I would tease and call him “Wilson”; he loved doing that and telling others of our running joke. We talked about lots of things, gardening, boating, cooking, but our conversations also led to his love for his family and our shared faith. His grace and friendship will live in my heart forever. I will miss him, but have comfort in knowing where his kind spirit has led him.
My deepest condolences to his beloved family. I hope you find comfort in knowing how very much he was loved here on earth and how very much he loved each of you.
Dear Kim and family,
Our love goes out to all of you at this time. Rodney was a great example to everyone, and he will be missed by all the family. Love you! Anson and Donna
Dear Family,
I am sad to hear about Rodney’s homegoing.I’m thankful to know I will see him again though. We went to high school together. He was such a pleasure to be around. He alway’s had such a sweet smile.You will be in my prayers. God bless you !!
To you all we send warm hugs and the thought that the best gift Rodney left you Kim, was wonderful children to help love and comfort you at this time.
I am very saddened to learn of Rodney’s passing. I graduated from ACR with him in ’71. He always greeted me with a warm smile and kind word. He will be sorely missed!
My thoughts and prayers with be with you all during this difficult time.
Kim, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. Rodney was an awesome person. We have fond memories of baseball with Rodney! Have comfort in knowing that he is Home!
David, Sheri, Cody, Casey, and Logan Webb
Ms. Buckner,
Our daughter Caitlin is a student of yours and told us about your Father. I would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. May God be with you all and comfort you in your sorrow.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Kim and Family, Our family is so sorry for your loss. Rodney was a wonderful man. You all are in our prayers.
Yolanda & Fred Gibson and Stacey (Stewart)Anders & Zach Stewart
My sincere Condolences to Rodney’s family.
Dear Kim, Stefanie, Kori, and Chase-
Patti and I extend our deepest condolences to the Buckner Family. Rodney was an inspiration to many including Patti and I. Our lives have been made richer because we have had the pleasure to have known your family.
May an ever-loving God be with you and provide you with comfort at the passing of Rodney.
Sincerely,
Jim and Patti Brown
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Rodney’s Family at this difficult time.
When we talked at NCDC, Rodney always shared stories about his Family. Through these stories you could see and feel the great love that he had for his Family. This love and the memories that you shared as a Family will help sustain you in the days to come.
Please know that Rodney will be missed by all that knew him.
My heartfelt condolences go out to the Buckner family. Having worked with Stefanie and Chase I believe Rodney was a wonderful husband, father and friend. May your faith and love from family and friends help you through your time of need. If you need anything please call.
Your Friend,
Ruth
Kim, Stefanie, Kori & Chase:
No words can express how my heart hurts for you all. I rejoice that an answered prayer was to celebrate the holidays together. Every time the Lord would lay you all on my heart to pray, the verse from Jeremiah 29:11 would follow. ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ I pray for God to hold you all close today and all of your tomorrows. As you continue your journey, just know that we will be there to cheer you on. Warm hugs & love to you….Raymelle & Bob
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our condolences, Barbara,Michael,Linda and Brenda Brown.
We go back to the days of our youth at ACR. Rodney was such a good person. He will be greatly missed.
Please know all of Rodney’s family is in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Dear Kim,
Many of your family, friends, and acquaintances have written such eloquent tributes to Rodney that it is difficult to be original, but the mere fact that there are so many tributes is a great testament to his exemplary character, his love of family, and deep abiding faith in God. Much love to you, as well as Stefanie, Kori, and Chase. My prayer for your family is for strength and peace in the days ahead.
May you be comforted by your memories and lifted up by your faith.
Kim and Family,
so sorry to hear of your husbands death. I am a very close friend of Judy Cody and just wanted to tell you and your family that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We all know that he is in a much better place than we are. Thinking of you, Praying for you and your family. In Deepest Sympathy, Frances & Tony Hensley
Kim, We were saddened today when we learned of your loss of Rodney. We shared a lot of laughs back in the days of our kids growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay Strong.. John and Sue Gull
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today in this being one of the hardest times of your life.But rest assured that God is with each one of you in each step you make.His love and comfort will be with you today and always.Love and Prayers..Ray, Pat and Family
Sorry to about Rodney’s passing. He will be missed….
Dear Buckner Family,
We are deeply saddened at your loss. Rodney was a wonderful person and family man. We thought so much of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the grace of God give you peace during this trying time.
Love,
Pat Bell and Leslie Wilder
We pray that God will grant you peace and healing both now and in the future as you all deal with your great loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry & Lynn Wooten
I first met Rodney in the 1990s when I asked him to consult with us on some issues at work (Square D). I was immediately drawn to his positive attitude and resourcefulness. When he later was hired permanently, although within a different group, I came to enjoy his presence and advice even more, and would seek him out at every opportunity. The last time I saw him, we were both pulled up at a stoplight on Patton ave. It was a spring day, and windows were down. Even in that brief encounter, we talked about the kids and he mentioned how fortunate we both were to have wonderful families with the privilege and means to support them, even if meant working forever. That was Rodney. He will be missed
Remembering Rodney from our association at Square D. He was always highly regarded by his associates and will be remembered for his contributions to the company and for his his cheerful demeanor. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.