William Eugene Buckbee, 76, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away May 18, 2026 in the Louis A. Johnson, VA Medical Center, Clarksburg, WV following an extended illness.

He was born October 7, 1949 in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Wilford Perry and Rose Nell (Dowler) Buckbee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, William "Billy" Eugene Buckbee Jr.; brothers, Joseph and Clarence Buckbee.

He was a graduate of Ripley High School Class of 1969. He was a United States Army veteran serving with the 82nd Airbourne during the Vietnam War. Bill retired from Constellium, Ravenswood, WV as a guard, paramedic and fireman with 33 plus years of service. Bill was a rescue diver and member of the Ravenswood Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Independent Fellowship Church, Ravenswood and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the outdoors.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years Shirley Ann (Petry) Buckbee; son, Michael Scott (Jessica) Buckbee of Millwood, WV; daughter, Barbara Ann Buckbee of Ashville, NC; grandchildren, Tryton and Taylor Buckbee.

Service will be 1 p.m. ~ Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Independent Fellowship Church, 713 Washington St. Ravenswood, WV, with Pastor Allen Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Drift Run Cemetery, Sandyville, WV, with military honors provided by the Jackson County Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the church.

Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV

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