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1933
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2021
Lee BUCHANAN Obituary
Lee McDonald
Age 87, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. He was born December 5, 1933, in Somerset, Kentucky, to Everett and Grace (Cundiff)
Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents- in-law and brother-in-law.
He leaves his loving wife,
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Orndorf and they were married October 15, 1966. He is also survived by a brother, Eugene (Della), two brothers-in-law, James V. Orndorf (Nell) and Fred
(Martha) Wells; two nieces, Margaret Herlensky (Bryan McAllister) and Eileen Orndorf; a nephew, Matthew (Jennifer) Wells and 3 great-nieces. He is also survived by many cousins and friends. He was a graduate of Pulaski County High School in Somerset, Kentucky, and attended Eastern Kentucky University. He worked at Armco/AK Steel for 35 years. He was a member and volunteer for many organizations and loved UK basketball and bowling. Graveside services and interment will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Woodhill
Cemetery, 6228 Hamilton-Middletown Road, Franklin, with a Reception to follow immediately at the Deardoff Senior
Center, 605 South River Street in Franklin. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be given to the Deardoff Senior Center or the Franklin Area Historical Society. Online condolences or memories may be left for the family at
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Sally&Rick Reckart
August 23, 2021
Liz, Rick and I are saddened to learn of Lee´s passing. He truly was one of the nicest men I´ve ever met. May your lifetime of wonderful memories help you through this difficult journey. Sally&Rick Reckart
Barbara J Keefe
August 7, 2021
Sincere condolences Liz, family, and friends on the sad occasion of Lee´s passing.
Peace, Comfort, Love
BJ
Brenda Withrow
July 30, 2021
He´ll be your friend and in your heart forever
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