Texas Center of Racing Pigeons

Sandra Jo Buckner
Abilene, Texas
1946 - 2018

Sandra Jo Buckner, 71, died Monday, June 11, 2018 in Abilene, Texas. Sandy was born in Rochester, Indiana on September 30, 1946. Sandy was the daughter of Claire and Fredrick Bemenderfer. Sandy married to Michael D. "Buck" Buckner on August 19, 1972 until the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sandy was survived by her husband; Buck of Sweetwater, her two sons; Ronald Lee Hines, Jr and wife Denise of Sweetwater, Texas and Michael Jo Buckner and wife Annlyn of Sweetwater, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Brittney Espinosa and husband Gilbert, Brett and Emma Buckner. Sandy was also survived by her brothers; Sonny Baldwin and wife Leonila of Lockhart, Texas, Fredrick Bemenderfer and wife Janet of Plano, Texas, sisters; Paulette Elliott and husband Billy of Idaho, Colleen Garcia and husband Glenn of Dallas, Texas and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Sandy was the proud owner and operator of Buck's Steaks and Bar-B-Que. What she loved most about the business operations was making sure all her employees and customers feel like they were part of the family. Sandy was most passionate about her children, grandchildren, and her fur babies "Buster the cat". She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling and taking trips with her beloved husband Buck. She had been a resident of Sweetwater 26 years and graduated from Newman High School in 1964. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 6-8 P.M. at McCoy Funeral Home in Sweetwater, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at McCoy Chapel of Memories with Kirk Maberry officiating. Burial will follow at Roscoe Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brett Buckner, Chad Pierce, Evan Garcia, Freddie Saldivar, Todd Jones, and Robert Carey. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Nolan County Shrine Club, P.O. Box 1232, Sweetwater, Texas 79556 or to one's favorite charity. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mccoyfh.com.

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SUMMER CONVENTION TRAINING UPDATE
A Race is out 40 miles.
B Race is out to 60 miles.
C Race is out 40 miles.
D Race is out to 60 miles.
E Race is out to 60 miles.
Check the Summer Training Page for recent training tosses.
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ATTENTION SCHOLARSIPS: APPLICATIONS MUST BE POST MARKED NO LATER THAN JUNE 15, 2018. PLEASE REFER TO LADIES AUXILARY TAB FOR COMPLETION DETAILS. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONDISERED.
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NEW BRAUNFELS CLUB TO HOST THE
2019 TEXAS CENTER WINTER MEETING & CAHMPIONSHIP SHOW.
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Since taking office, I have wanted to fly race where everyone in the Texas Center could compete against each other in a single race. I am excited to report that notwithstanding logistical issues, this race is going to take place this spring!

Waco, TX was determined to be the center of the Center. However, using Waco as a release point would make for too many short lofts. Many would only be flying 100 miles.

With Bud Williams’ help, it was decided to fly from Little Rock, AR. This will allow most everyone in the Texas Center to compete in the race. The race will be flown May 12, 2018.

If you are a small club in the South Texas area and need help with hauling, contact Bud at (281) 924-5197. If you live in Oklahoma and need help with hauling, contact Roland Gutierrez at (918) 366-3996 or send an email to gutrz@olp.net.

For more information, view the Texas Open link to the left or click here.

Yours in the Sport,

Roland Gutierrez-President