David Allen Buckner, 60, of Rutherfordton, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. He was a native of Cleveland, Ohio having lived most of his life in Western North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his father Harrison Henry Buckner; and two brothers, Vincent Lester, and Stephen Buckner.

David is survived by his mother, Dolly Moody Lester, and stepfather, Dott Lester; stepmother, Sharon Buckner; daughter, Jennifer Burrell (Scott); son, David Allen Buckner II (Paige); fiancé Chelle Malloy; stepdaughter, Kenzie Grace; sister, Rhonda Bisceglia (Tony); brother, Jeffrey Buckner (Nicole); grandchildren, Rosie, Kenny, Steven, and Virginia; and several nieces and a nephew.

A funeral service will be held at 12pm Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service. Reverend Jim Cartrette will officiate. Burial will follow in the Buckner Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Blue Ridge Funeral Service, PO Box 27, Mars Hill, NC 28754, to assist the family with funeral expenses.

David was very passionate about his career as a karaoke DJ for over 15 years. Even after retirement, he still loved spending his time singing karaoke with family and friends.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.