Scooba in Kemper County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)
William "Bill" Buckner Memorial Drive
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, September 17, 2025
1. William "Bill" Buckner Memorial Drive Marker
Inscription.
William "Bill" Buckner Memorial Drive. . William Bill Buckner Memorial Drive celebrates the memory of No. 16, Bill Buckner, who was the epitome of a "Bull" Sullivan era football player. A two-time All-American quarterback, Bill threw 17 touchdown passes before an injury ended his EMJC career. Not only was he a true All-American both on and off the football field, Bill Buckner was instrumental in establishing the Sullivan Division of the EMCC foundation, which has raised millions in support of the school he loved so dearly. Bill also established the first Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle at EMJC in 1965. After stellar careers as a football player and coach, he was chosen as State Director of the FCA and became the only employee of FCA in Mississippi. When he passed away in 2014 after 27 years as State Director, FCAs staff had grown to 31, with five volunteers, and was reaching 350 campuses in Mississippi. This impressive growth speaks volumes about Bill Buckner's inner strength, confidence, leadership, determination and commitment to God's work. ,
"I followed my heart and never regretted it.".
William Bill Buckner Memorial Drive celebrates the memory of No. 16, Bill Buckner,
who was the epitome of a "Bull" Sullivan era football player. A two-time All-American
quarterback, Bill threw 17 touchdown passes before an injury ended his EMJC career.
Not only was he a true All-American both on and off the football field, Bill Buckner was
instrumental in establishing the Sullivan Division of the EMCC foundation, which has
raised millions in support of the school he loved so dearly. Bill also established the first
Fellowship of Christian Athletes huddle at EMJC in 1965. After stellar careers as a football
player and coach, he was chosen as State Director of the FCA and became the only
employee of FCA in Mississippi. When he passed away in 2014 after 27 years as State
Director, FCAs staff had grown to 31, with five volunteers, and was reaching 350
campuses in Mississippi. This impressive growth speaks volumes about Bill Buckner's
inner strength, confidence, leadership, determination and commitment to God's work.
"I followed my heart and never regretted it."
Erected by East Mississippi Community College.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1965.
Location. 32° 49.614′ N, 88° 29.256′ W. Marker is in Scooba, Mississippi, in Kemper County. It is at the intersection of Johnson Street (State Highway 16) and Bill Buckner Memorial Drive, on the left when traveling east on Johnson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26690 Johnson Street, Scooba MS 39358, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East Mississippi. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Old Scooba Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Electric Mills (approx. 4.2 miles away); Giles-Neville Cemetery
More about this marker. Located near the football stadium for East Mississippi Community College
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2025, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
