India, May 28 -- Former THV11 Chief Meteorologist Ed Buckner passed away at the age of 59, after a battle with cancer.

Buckner was a popular face in the Arkansas weather coverage circle for decades and has been a trusted source of weather predictions and analysis for Arkansans during severe weather events. Some of his monumental weather coverage includes the infamous 1999 tornado outbreak.

Buckner was a part of popular channel THV11 for nearly 25 years, and his colleagues admired his commitment and dedication towards work, apart from being a great mentor and a kind-hearted friend. Buckner was also a musician and had even released a children-friendly weather album.

"Ed was such a sharp, polite gentleman and so talented in so many ways. ...