James “Randall” Buckner, age 69, passed away on March 21, 2025. He was born to Everrett and Yvonne Buckner on April 14, 1955, in Durant. On December 5, 1987, he married the love of his life Malisa (Smith) Buckner in Milburn, Oklahoma. He proudly served in the United States Army for two years. He worked as a welder. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his father, Everrett Buckner; his sister ,Evelyn Black; and brother, Jerome Buckner.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Malisa of the home; mother, Yvonne Buckner; son, Danny Smith and wife Leslie of Tishomingo, Okla.; daughters, Dana Smith and Sabrina Smith both of Caddo, Okla.; brother, Jackie Buckner and wife Lynn of Bennington, Okla. and sister, Sandra Brewer and husband Terry of Milburn, Okla. Randall also leaves behind six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on April 5 at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Durant, Okla.
Arrangements under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service.