Buck Buchanan, age 78, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home.
Buck was born Wednesday, July 10, 1946 in Rutherford County to the late W.R. Buchanan and Georgia Jordan Buchanan. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1964. Buck owned and operated Buchanan’s Building and Grading for over thirty years and Buchanan Trucking Company of many years. He was dedicated to his work. Buck had a heart of compassion for others and spent his life helping anyone who had a need. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Hensley Buchanan and stepchild, Cindy Trotter.
Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Randy Buchanan of South Carolina; brothers, John Buchanan (Peggy) of Shelby, NC, Don Buchanan (Annette) of Rutherfordton, Mike Buchanan (Shirley) of Rutherfordton; stepchildren, Sharon Hardin and Jodie Hardin (Craig) all of Ellenboro; several grandchildren which includes Amy Nelon (Rob) of Rutherfordton and many great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 2nd at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jason Toney and Reverend George Whitmire officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are requested to the Grace of God Rescue Mission, 537 W. Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043 or Shiloh Baptist Church, 1850 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Harrelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Harrelson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Saturday, November 2, 2024
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