of Marshall, AR
March 18, 1942 - July 4, 2023
Delbert Arthur Buckner, age 81, of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this earthly life on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 at his home. He was born in Mars Hill, North Carolina on March 18th, 1942 to Newton Buckner and Rossie Thomas Buckner.
Delbert attended the New Beginnings Church in Dennard. He was an Evangelist and a member of a gospel singing group for many years. Delbert was a very accomplished musician. He spent his working years in the timber industry and as a carpenter. He enjoyed digging ginseng with his kids and grandkids. His grandson, John Lee, held a very special place in his heart and they have grown very close over the last few years. Delbert loved sitting on the porch and being entertained by the great grandkids. His family meant the world to him.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Cardelia Settlemire Buckner of the home; sons, Bobby Lee Buckner (Ginger) of Marshall, John Lee Buckner (Tracy) of Des Arc, Jerry Lee Buckner (Brittany) of North Carolina and Newton W. Buckner (Kandace) of Des Arc; one daughter, Judy Buckner Ford of North Carolina; sixteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brother, Paul Buckner (Nancy) of North Carolina and two sisters, Joe Ann Arrowood of North Carolina and Rita Maney (Leonard) of North Carolina.
Delbert is preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Rossie Buckner and son, James Allen Buckner.
Funeral services for Delbert will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 7th, 2023 at New Beginnings Church in Dennard, Arkansas with Bro. Darrell Black officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shirley, Arkansas. Friends and family will serve as bearers.
Sign Guestbook
23 Condolence(s)
Steve Parham
Saturday, July 8, 2023
I'm so very sorry to learn about brother Delbert's passing! It was great to know him! We'll be lifting up the family in prayers!
Steve and Johnny Parham
Rachel elenbarger
Friday, July 7, 2023
Sorry dee and Newton about delbert I remember when u all came and song at churches when we was younger prayers for u all
Ann Ponder Lunsford
Friday, July 7, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Delbert spent a lot of time at our house with granddaddy when we were growing up. It has always touched our hearts that he named his son after our granddaddy John Lee, he would have been so proud of the man Delbert turned into. They are together once again and for this I rejoice.
Nancy Ponder
Friday, July 7, 2023
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Delbert he was my cousin. He always had a smile and a loving heart. Praying for all his family.
Margaret. Ann Buckner
Friday, July 7, 2023
Sorry for the loss of my nephew. My thought and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
We grew up next door to each other and with only a four year age difference I have many good memory’s and fun times. I loved him dearly and will miss him. Delbert had a wonderful family whom I will be praying for.
Regretfully yours, Aunt Margaret y
Michael Horton
Friday, July 7, 2023
Thoughts and prayers for you all in this difficult time. I really enjoyed visiting with Delbert over the past year when I was remodeling the house across the street from John and Savannah. He had a lot of wisdom and good stories to share. I know he will be deeply missed by the family.
Daniel Buckner
Friday, July 7, 2023
Edna Jean Treat
Friday, July 7, 2023
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ken and Theresa Smith
Thursday, July 6, 2023
May we all find peace and comfort in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord
Rita and Leonard Maney
Thursday, July 6, 2023
I am brokenhearted with the loss of my big brother.
As we grew up Delbert was always a big cut- up and the life of the party but I always knew he had my back. Next to his Savior he loved his wife and children more than life. Family meant the world to Delbert. My loving thoughts and prayers will be with your family always.
I love your family with all my heart.
As Delbert called me, Little Sis and Lens
Amanda Casey and Destin Casey
Thursday, July 6, 2023
So sorry to hear praying for you all during this time
Amanda Casey and Destin Casey
Thursday, July 6, 2023
So sorry to hear praying for you all during this time
Melba milholland
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Sis Dee so sorry to hear about Delbert. Lots of good memories at church and your house. Prayers for everyone. Les sands sends his thoughts
Jody Arrowood
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Sorry for the lose of my brother. Dee and extended family, I am thinking and grieving with you today and always. My prayers are with you.
Love big sis Jody
Wesley and Loretta Smith
Thursday, July 6, 2023
I'm very sorry to hear about Delbert. We have been friends for many years. Delbert will be missed
Tommy & Trisha Bradley
Thursday, July 6, 2023
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Delbert. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
LeAnn Ford
Thursday, July 6, 2023
So very sorry for your loss. Delbert was a wonderful man. He always knew you anywhere he saw you. I've known Delbert since he moves to this area many years ago. I always enjoyed his singing and preaching and aggravating someone. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Delbert will be greatly missed.
Robert & kimberly Sullivan
Thursday, July 6, 2023
You will be missed.
Brandi Goodrich
Thursday, July 6, 2023
I am going to Miss Delbert so much. I looked forward to our visits almost daily as he drove by the house. Rest in peace Delbert. You will be truly missed. Love and prayers to all the family
Paul Buckner
Thursday, July 6, 2023
So sorry about Delbert... Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Family... Love Paul and Nancy Buckner..-
So sorry we cannot be with the family at this sad time. We will be there in thought and prayer at all times ,especially on Friday. We were together today in memory of Delbert. We can just see him looking down at us and yelling "I'M BETTER OFF THAN YOU ,' HALLELUJAH "We will never forget his sense of humor. We have lots of good memories to treasure.
Love you all with all our heart
Dewayne & Tonya Keisler
Thursday, July 6, 2023
We are sorry to hear about Delbert's passing
Prayers for the family
glenda house
Thursday, July 6, 2023
dee sorry to here about delbert prayers are with you and your family
James and Jeri White
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Our deepest sympathy