Herbert George Buckner, age 73 of Bear Lake passed away on September 12, 2017 at home.
He was born on February 22, 1944 in Muskegon, MI, son of the late Herbert Lester and Anna Barbara Christina (Kuenzer) Buckner. Herbert was a life-long truck driver, owning and operating H.G. Buckner Trucking.
Herbert is survived by his daughter, Bethany (Tony) Merrill of Benzonia; son Scott (Kathy) Buckner of Onekama; grandchildren Dr. Jordan (Dr. Kayla Myers) Maxey, Kailani Buckner, Reilly (Paige Fischer) Merrill, John Girven,III, Reagan Merrill and Jarrett Buckner; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Phyllis; daughter, Shari (Buckner) Girven; and sister, Barb Girven.
Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will take place at Pleasanton Township cemetery. Share a memory or photo with the family at www.oakgrovefh.com.
The family has entrusted funeral arrangements with Oak Grove Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Manistee.
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