Charles Allen Buckner

1928 - 2013

Charles Allen Buckner obituary, 1928-2013

BORN

1928

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Metcalf Funeral Directors

1801 East White Oak Terrace

Conroe, Texas

Charles Buckner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 27, 2013.

Charles Allen Buckner, 84, passed away January 25, 2013 in Conroe. He was born March 13, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri to Charles Edward Buckner and Edna May Rutan. The family lived in Missouri until 1940 when they moved to Houston.
He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as an air traffic controller in Germany. After the service he worked for Humble Oil during the day. In the evenings he was either working on a race car or racing it. In 1991 he was recognized by the Battleground Speedway as one of "Houston's Racing Legends". His love for cars led him into the automobile industry in downtown Houston. He worked for Jacobe Lincoln Mercury before he moved to Conroe and became a partner at San Jacinto Olds, Cadillac and Subaru. He took much pride in his customers and seeing that all of their needs were fulfilled. He never met a stranger and always had a story to tell.
After retirement in 1986 he resided in Walden on Lake Conroe and enjoyed the lake and fishing for bass. He became an avid golfer resulting in many long time friendships.
Charlie is preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Buckner and Edna May Buckner, sister, Doris Stedham and wife, LaVerne Clark Buckner. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Emily Tate Buckner, his son, Joel Clark Buckner and wife Brandi Buckner of Yorktown. Stepson, James S. Bolt, III of Montgomery, stepdaughter, Susan Cox and husband Mike Cox of Midlothian. Five grandchildren: Brittany Moyers, Jordan Miller, Bailey Buckner, Tate Cox and Allie Cox. He also leaves behind his beloved dog, a Bichon Frise, named TeeBox.

A "Celebration of Charlie's Life" will be held at 11:00 on Monday, February 4, 2013 at Metcalf Funeral Directors in Conroe. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the SPCA, VFW or your favorite charity in honor of Charles A. Buckner.

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January 31, 2013

I will always remember Charlie being so sweet and the movie star handsome couple that he and Emily made together. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly Maxwell

January 31, 2013

Joel: sorry for your loss - been a long time: Nat Davis

January 31, 2013

Dick Bell

Mr. Charlie was a good man. I fondly remember a fishing trip in Destin, FL when Jim, George and I had to be called down from the tower because we were too heavy. Mr. Charlie just laughed at us as we raced the storm back to shore. I guess that's the message: he made you smile.
To the family, may God lift you up and hold you close in your time of grief.

January 31, 2013

Dale Crane

Emily, Patrick and I were saddened to hear of Charlie's death. He was a fine man. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of the family. God Bless You.

January 30, 2013

carol cearley

Thinking of u Charlie love don and carol cearley

January 30, 2013

teresa cearley

This is don and carol Cearley daughter teresa Cearley..mr Charlie My mom and dad talked about u and ur wife often to me...u was a good friend to them..now ur in heaven im sure u r racen away .ur a winner there as u was here to all WHO loved u and will Miss u dearly..

January 30, 2013

juteresa cearley

My dad don Cearley and My mom carol Cearley loved u alot and talked about u often to me.this is there daughter teresa Cearley..im sure u r a winner in heaven cuz u was here to all WHO loved u.race ur heart out ..

January 30, 2013

teresa cearley

bacliff on Cearley and My mom carol Cearley loved u alot and called about u often to me.this is there daughter teresa Cearley..im sure u r a winner in heaven cuz u was here to all WHO loved u.race ur heart out ..

January 29, 2013

Bill and Debbie Bolt

Charlie,what a great man you were. We love how you loved Emily! Rest in peace young man. We know you are racing cars in heaven! Bill and Deb

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