John William Buckner (September 12, 1947 – May 28, 2015) was an American educator and politician who served in the Colorado House of Representatives from the 40th district from 2013 to 2015, as a member of the Democratic Party.
Buckner then worked in the Cherry Creek School District for thirty-three years.
[8] Bucker took a leave of absence from the Colorado General Assembly in April 2015 due to health concerns.
[1][9] His name was added to the Emily Maureen Ellen Keyes and John W. Buckner Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund permanently by the state house.
[10] Buckner's wife was selected unanimously by a vacancy committee of Arapahoe County House Democrats on June 25, to fill his seat and took office on July 15.