Randy Guy "Buckwheat" Buckner

Randy Guy Buckner, better known as "Buckwheat" of Paris, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 15, 1961, in Ozark, Arkansas, to the late Guy C. Buckner and Caroline Corina (O'Bar) Buckner. He was 64 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents; a niece, Jessica Varnell; and two nephews, Cevin Mantooth and Casey Thomas.

Randy was a 1980 graduate of County Line High School and spent his life doing what he loved most. His love for the open road gave him the opportunity to see the world out of the window for over 40 years as a truck driver. He spent the majority of his work career driving for Master Made Tanks, Inc. in Carbon City, who  was more like a family than an employer. Through out his over 5 million plus miles of driving he was known for his strong work ethic, unmatched dependability, and the camaraderie he shared with his fellow drivers. When he wasn't behind the wheel of an 18 wheeler, Randy was a devoted family man. He loved spending his time hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and most of all, sharing Jesus. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor, his smile, and his willingness to help anyone he met. Randy was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Paris.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 23rd at First Assembly of God Church in Paris, with Pastor Darren Overton and Bro. Bill Culver officiating. Burial will follow at Carpenter Cemetery, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris.

He is survived by his wife of almost 36 years, Tammy (Varnell) Buckner; his children, Eric Faulkner and wife Lauren, Billy Faulkner and wife Destinee, Lacey Carter and husband Dustin, Charley Buckner and wife Brittany, and Sam Buckner and wife Alisha; a sister, Carolyn Mantooth; two brothers, Lindell Buckner and wife Jackie and Richard Buckner and wife Marie; (12) grandchildren, Riley Chisum, Lane Chisum, Harper Faulkner, Nyla Bea Faulkner, Christian Carter, Kaitlynn Carter, Sebastian Carter, Amelia Buckner, Ezekiel Buckner, Kristie Underwood, Kendra Underwood, and Reyna Jimenez; (2) great-grandchildren, Levi Jimenez and Jasper Hayden; several nieces and nephews; and a whole host of friends.

Pallbearers are Dewayne Snook, Mike Dunn, Jeff Selby, Danny Clark, Billy Scarberry, and Josh Smithson.

Honorary pallbearers are Tim Smithson, Randy's grandchildren, Randy's Sunday School Class, and the Master Made Family.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home in Paris.

The family would like to give a sincere thank you to Nina Johnson and the Heart of Hospice nurses and all the other health team members who help take care of Randy during his last time here on earth.

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