Elbert E. Buckner's Obituary
Elbert E. Buckner, 82, of Sebring passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. Mr. Buckner was born on December 13, 1934 in Bluefield, WV. He was one of 13 children born to Norman and Ella (Hale) Buckner. He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Elbert retired as a mechanic for Union Carbide and moved here in 1995 from Ashtabula, Ohio. He loved his family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Patty Lou; children, Eugene Hood of Atlanta, GA; Patricia LaBrie (Len) of Phoenix, AZ and Paula Houck (Ken) of Kathleen, GA; 3 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 8 siblings. Elbert was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Bartlett and 4 siblings.
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