CRAIG/FLAGLER PALMS FUNERAL HOME
511 Old Kings Road South
Flagler Beach, Florida

Jessie Edward “Ed” Buckner



Jessie Edward “Ed” Buckner beloved husband, Father and Papa departed this earth peacefully to join his Lord on January 22, 2021. Ed was born on May 20, 1938 in Bunnell, Florida and remained a lifetime resident of Flagler County. Ed was the son of the late Bessie O. (Medders) Mann and John Boone Buckner.

He is preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Nettles and a brother, Eugene “Bird” Buckner. Also preceding Ed was his loving wife, Dorothy “Dottie” (Howell) Buckner, and Vivian “Grace” Gantt.

He is survived by a son Johnny Buckner of Bunnell, Florida and a Daughter Dolores Louise (Wolf) Harper of Palm Coast. Grand Children include Johnny Buckner Jr., Jessie Buckner, Brandon Wolf, and Sarah Buckner; and two great-grandchildren as well.

He attended elementary and high school in Bunnell Florida. Ed served nine years in the National Guard and was a proud and honored veteran. He worked as a land surveyor and land management heavy equipment foreman until retirement. Ed was an expert handyman and enjoyed building, fixing or carving gifts and toys for friends and grandchildren. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bunnell, Florida and a devoted Christian.

Visitation will be held on January 27, 2021 at 11:00 am at Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road South, Flagler Beach, Florida.

Graveside Service will be held on January 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Espanola Cemetery, County Road 205, Espanola, Florida.