Steven Rushton Buckner

Steven was born in Hampton Virginia and grew up in Lakeland Florida with his three brothers and enjoyed fishing, hunting and photography. He graduated from Stetson University and in 1991 married Katy Buckner and they lived happily in Clearwater. He was in law enforcement as a Pinellas County Deputy and a Code Enforcement Officer in Indian Rocks Beach. In later years he opened a private investigation company and taught gun classes.

His family will miss him greatly and he was well loved by his parents Dr. Charles Buckner and Sylvia Buckner (deceased), brother David Buckner and his wife Lynn, daughter Elizabeth, her husband Boomer and their daughter Evelyn, brother Chip Buckner and brother Mark Buckner and his wife Sandy and their children Brock and Catherine. Steven loved spending time with his family and friends and his personality was as big as his heart. He will be in our hearts forever.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1 pm at Heath Funeral Chapel, 328 S. Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801, graveside services to follow at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 US Highway 98 South, Lakeland, FL 33812.