James Buckles

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James Buckles, age 62, of Elizabethton passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. He was the son of the late Horace and Roxie Wilson Buckles. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two step-grandchildren Willow Eastridge & Parker Eastridge. James retired from Snap-On Tools after 37 years of employment. He enjoyed racing with his sons (Buckles Drag Racing), spending time with his children and grandchildren, four wheeling, anything to do with Fords, attending swap meets and listening to classic rock.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife; Tena Webb Buckles of the home, two sons; Jason Buckles (Jennifer) and Justin Buckles (Megan) all of Elizabethton. Three grandchildren; Leila Buckles, Abby Shelton and Emorie Buckles all of Elizabethton, one stepdaughter; Jessie Eastridge (Levi) of Bluff City and one special cousin; Joy Ketterman of Elizabethton.

A service to honor the life of James Buckles will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 20, 2019, at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton with Mr. Richard Thomason and Mr. Coy Webb officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019, at Pearl Bowers Cemetery in Elizabethton. Pallbearers will be, Gary Kemp, Noel Church, Mark Church, Lloyd Pierce, Jerry Pierce, Jeremy Pierce, Justin Pierce and Catlin Hill. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason Wilson and Levi Eastridge.

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He was the son of the late Lee and Callie Williams Buckles. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Loretta Bowers, Wanda Bowers, and Lexie Lawson; two brothers, Lee Buckles and Cleveland Buckles; five half-sisters and three half-brothers.

Mr. Buckles was a member of Blue Springs Christian Church and retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 44 years of service.

The funeral service was conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 2003 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.

The graveside service and interment were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2003 in the Pearl Bowers Cemetery.

Horace married Roxie L. Wilson about 1955 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Roxie (daughter of Joseph E. Wilson and Stella Pierce) was born on 14 Mar 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 May 2013 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Callie Williams on 7 Dec 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Callie (daughter of James G. Williams and Alice Miller) was born on 11 Nov 1900 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Aug 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Stella Pierce about 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Stella was born on 13 Apr 1894; died on 4 Jul 1965 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Pearl Bowers Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Eliza Catharine Williams about 1870 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eliza (daughter of Alfred C. Williams and Rebecca Berry) was born on 20 Mar 1848 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 17 Nov 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Alice Miller on 28 Jul 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Alice was born about 1872 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Oct 1933 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buckles Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]