Chris M. Buckner, 47, of Sycamore Street, died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at his residence.  Chris was a native of Buncombe County, North Carolina, but spent most of his adult life in Mobile, Alabama.  He was preceded in death by his father, Morris H. Buckner.

     Chris was a truck driver for Ingles Market, Inc. for many years.  He was a member of First Independent Methodist Church School in Mobile, AL.  Chris loved to ride anything with wheels, especially motorcycles.

     He is survived by his mother Merle Ralston Buckner of Asheville, NC; his uncles and aunts, Walter and Sara Middleton of Sylva, NC; Ralph and Gail Bartlett of Taylors, SC; Sara W. Ralston of Asheville, NC and a number of cousins.

     A graveside service will be held 2:00PM, Friday, July 11, 2008 at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Lisa Hartzog Hannah officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.