Trevor Wilson

Licensed Funeral Director

Trevor has been in the funeral services business for the past 20 years. Trevor graduated from Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science in 1989. Trevor has worked in funeral homes in Georgia and North Carolina before making his home in Etowah.  Trevor is a Licensed Funeral Director. Trevor is married to Lori and has two daughters, Cora Elizabeth and Grace Anne and one son, Trevor, Jr. (T.J.).  Trevor  has been a member of Grassy Mountain Baptist Church where he is a song leader and served as treasurer, he is also a member of the Etowah Rotary Club.  Trevor enjoys spending  time with his family, gardening, canning and meeting new people.

Kristy Pope

Apprentice Funeral Director

Kristy first began with Ralph Buckner Funeral Home in 2005.  Kristy is an Apprentice Funeral Director, a Pre-Need Specialist and assists in marketing and advertising and day-to-day functions of the funeral home.  Kristy is a member of the Etowah Rotary Club, volunteers with the Etowah "Meals on Wheels" program and has also worked at Dr. Sylvia Krueger's oncology office in Cleveland, where she still volunteers as time permits.  Kristy has two children. Kristy enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, Disneyworld, watching New York Giants Football and playing golf.

Tony Ledford

Pre-Planning Specialist

Tony has been working in the funeral industry since 2005.  Tony has been a vital part of the Ralph Buckner team since 2007.  Tony works with families as a Pre- Planning Specialist as well as assisting with visitations.  Tony is a native of Polk County.  Tony and his wife, Angie, have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.  Tony is an active member and deacon of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.  Tony’s genuine compassion for other people is evident when he meets with the families that we serve.  Tony enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as riding motorcycles and boating.

Jim Wilson

Funeral Assistant

Jim has been with Ralph Buckner of Etowah since the doors opened in 2003.  Jim and his lovely wife, Nancy have been married for 54 wonderful years.  They have one daughter, a son- in-law and one grandson that they call “the joy of their lives”.  Jim has lived in the Etowah area for almost 75 years.  Jim enjoys meeting and ministering to the families that come through our doors, be it with a sincere “glad to meet you” handshake, a kind word, a comforting pat on the back, a word of prayer or a listening ear.  Jim has been a member of Double Springs Baptist Church for over 30 years and has served as a Deacon since 1980.  Jim is a volunteer and board member with Claxton Fire Department and together with his wife, Nancy, he is also a volunteer and executive board member with Etowah’s own Gem Players.  Jim is proud to be a part of The Gem Players, not only because of the family oriented entertainment that they provide, but also because of the historical richness that the Gem theater offers to the Etowah community.