Long-time THV 11 Chief Meteorologist Ed Buckner passes away at age 59
KTHV 11 announced on Monday that former Chief Meteorologist Ed Buckner passed away at the age of 59 after a battle with cancer.
Buckner, a Houston native, joined the THV 11 team in 1996 and served as the station's chief for 25 years.
KARK 4 News Chief Meteorologist Todd Yakoubian remembers Buckner as a friend and he will be missed.
'Many are alive today because of his life saving severe weather information,' Yakoubian said. 'Ed made our state a better place. We continue to think and pray for his family and friends during this very terrible time.'
THV 11 shared that Buckner stepped away from his meteorology work in early 2020 after complications with Tourette Syndrome.
FOX 16 News Chief Meteorologist Joel Young shared he was saddened to hear of the passing of Buckner and shared his impact on weather was felt by those for generations.
'I never knew him personally, but the weather industry is small and his impact on his community was huge,' Young said 'My thoughts and prayers go out to Ed's family and friends during this difficult time.'
Buckner is survived by wife Carolyn Buckner, his children Brooke Buckner, Morgan Buckner, Grant Lewis, Kristan Hendricks and seven grandchildren. One daughter, Ashton Eakin, preceded him in death in 2019, also from cancer.
For more information, visit THV11.com.
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