Jay Buckner, age 50 of Anna, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his home. He was born on August 3, 1968 in Carbondale, the son of Gary and Patricia (Bartsch) Buckner. He is survived by his children, Chelsy Buckner of Karnak, Brock (Alexa) Buckner of Jonesboro, Brennan (Kristina) Buckner of Benton and Ryan Buckner of Anna; two grandchildren, Rhett Buckner and Lincoln Buckner; sister, Suzanne (Carl) Dillow of Anna; three nieces, Kristen (Chris) Hodges of Anna, Kasie (Robert) Craft of Anna and Kenzie Dillow of Anna; great nieces and nephews; aunt, Sue (Bob) Overby of Kentucky; other family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jay was a member of the Anna First Baptist Church. He worked several years as a caregiver for RAVE in Anna. Jay enjoyed deer hunting. Funeral services for Jay Buckner will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Pastor Carl Dillow officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 11:00 a.m. for family and close friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Education Fund for Ryan Buckner. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Visitation Service
Wednesday, August 8, 2018,10:00AM-11:00AM
Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes
301 West Spring Street
Anna, Illinois 62906
Memorial/Funeral Service
Wednesday, August 8, 2018,11:00AM
Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes
301 West Spring Street
Anna, Illinois 62906
Cemetery Service
Wednesday, August 8, 2018,
Jonesboro Cemetery
Karraker Street
Jonesboro, Illinois 62952