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Arthur Hunt Buckner

U.S. Veteran

July 25, 1945 – January 5, 2025

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Posted by:
Rhonda Pannocchia

Posted on:
January 22, 2025

I had the pleasure and honor to work with Art when I was Godwin MS. He had my back many times over the years. We all felt safer with him there. He had great relationships with students, especially the ones he coached. Art enjoyed our regular HH gatherings after work, sharing the stories of his day, which were always entertaining. My husband and I were able to have Art and Denise over for several Superbowl parties and he always brought some of his venison to share. The year we had a big snowstorm, he made the drive to Northern VA, taking hours to get here! Art was one of a kind, a great man, a great friend. He will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Denise, Deanna, his grandchildren, and all his family.

Posted by:
Wadell Washington

Posted on:
January 22, 2025

Art, we will miss you very much! We will miss your sense of humor, your love of family and friends, your service to your country and many other things. We spent many days together and the memories will last forever – especially the neighborhood poker games on snowy days! God bless you and your family. Vanessa, Wadell and the kids.

Posted by:
Dianne Hawkins

Posted on:
January 20, 2025

My thoughts are with Art’s family and friends. I loved working with Art at Godwin MS. He had a lot of great stories to tell, a great sense of humor, and a fatherly presence that made us feel safe and protected with him. He is one of a kind and was loved by all!

Posted by:
Anita Ford

Posted on:
January 19, 2025

Thank you, Art, for all your years of classroom support and encouragement. You looked out for our kids, our teams, our teachers, and our community. We knew we could count on you to keep us safe and help our students make better choices. I will always remember our happy hours, football & softball games…. So many wonderful memories… so many corny jokes. My best to Denise and family as we say goodbye to our beloved friend and colleague.

Posted by:
Nathan Ford

Posted on:
January 19, 2025

My condolences to the Buckner family. I always enjoyed speaking with Mr. Buckner during my times at Godwin. He was an overall good guy. I know he had great impact on many people. I will miss him.

Posted by:
Elmore king

Posted on:
January 18, 2025

My prayers and condolences goes out to the Buckner Family I greatly appreciate the support , the kind words and also at times the tough words that he gave me coming up through the years at Godwin middle school. Also, thank you to the family for letting him be a shinning light in the community. RIH sir job well done!

Posted by:
Beth Allen

Posted on:
January 18, 2025

I was a student at Godwin in the mid to late 90’s and have fond memories of Mr. Buckner out there making sure that things ran smoothly and keeping us safe.

Posted by:
Carolyn Beever

Posted on:
January 18, 2025

We were at Godwin together for many years. He was a wonderful friend and great person with student and teachers. Haven’t see him in years, but I will miss him. I loved his personality!

Visitation & Funeral Service Information

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 22nd at Storke Funeral Home from 6pm – 8pm. 

A memorial service will occur on Thursday, January 23rd at 10:00am at Storke Funeral Home in King George, Virginia (11089 James Madison Pkwy, King George, VA 22485) followed by a burial with military orders at National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, Virginia (18424 Joplin Road aka Route 619, Triangle, Virginia 22172) at 2:00pm. Quantico requires attendees for burial arrive by 1:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Palmer Springs Volunteer Fire Department (1697 Palmer Springs Road, Boydton, VA  23917), Southside Rescue Squad (P.O. Box 546, South Hill, VA  23970), and/or Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 300, Arlington, VA  22201) honoring Arthur’s generous and giving nature.

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