Olen Hornbuckle

Olen Hornbuckle was born January 9, 1941 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Wilbur and Emma Crow Hornbuckle.

He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Russom on February 4, 1961. Mrs. Hornbuckle preceded him in death on February 8, 2014, following 53 years of marriage.

Mr. Hornbuckle grew up in the Rose Creek community and was a lifelong citizen of McNairy County. He worked as a mechanic for many years before retiring. From an early age he enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together to see how they worked. Flying airplanes was his favorite pastime; he would travel with his family to different airports in the area to get flight hours and would often use grassy strips in open fields to practice landing.

Mr. Hornbuckle departed this life on October 13, 2020 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 9 Months, 4 Days. He is survived by a step-daughter, Debbie Bratton and husband Bobby of Como, MS; a step-granddaughter, Christi Rice and husband Chris of Olive Branch, MS; three step-great-granddaughters: Savannah Rice, Raegan Rice, and Cori Rice; and many extended family and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Hornbuckle was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Hornbuckle.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.