OWINGSVILLE – James Scott “Jimmy” Buckler, age 53, of East Fork Road, Owingsville, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 29, 2008, at his residence.
He was born December 27, 1955, in Montgomery County, Kentucky, and is the son of Lorena Bailey Buckler of East Fork, Kentucky, and the late Billy J. Buckler.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 32 years, Jennifer Trent Buckler, whom he married February 21, 1976; one daughter, Misty Otis and husband Jamie of Olympia, Kentucky; and three grandchildren, James Chandler Otis, Victoria Jenagail Otis, and Zachary Paul Otis.
Other survivors include two brothers, Chip Buckler and wife Tonya of Polksville, Kentucky, Gary Buckler and wife Kathy of East Fork, Kentucky; two sisters, Vickie Reed and husband Randy of Pebble, Kentucky, and Lisa Harmon and husband Albert of Sherburne, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Randy “Bo” Manley.
Jimmy was a self-employed construction contractor and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the East Fork Church of God.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2009, at the East Fork Church of God with the Rev. Billy Harmon and the Rev. June Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the Longview Cemetery.
Pallbearers: Junior Bailey, Charles Anderson, Tim Pergrem, Jeff Harmon, Junior Snelling, Mitchell Crooks, Earl Conyers, and Bobby Scott Trent.
Honorary Pallbearers: Chad Williams, Anthony Anderson, Robert Garrett, Kenny Mitchell, Tommy Crouch, Ward Wells, Jason Bailey, Billy Black, Randy Buckner, Wayne Perkins, Travis Browning, Atkin Buckler, Jason Wells, Jeremy Bailey, Tyler Ferguson, Robbie Vice, Gene Courtney, and Brian Anderson.
Visitation is after 5 p.m. Thursday, January 1, 2009, at the East Fork Church of God.
Arrangements are under the direction of Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals.
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