William C. Buchanan

William C. Buchanan MARION, Va. William C. Buchanan age 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home surrounded by his children. Mr. Buchanan was preceded in death by his wife Christine Carter Buchanan; his parents, George J. and Grace Copenhaver Buchanan; and one sister, Nannie Sue Graham. Mr. Buchanan graduated from VPI in the class of 1941, and was a captain in the U. S. Army serving in World War II in the Army Corps of Engineers. He began his civilian career employed with Appalachian Power Company, and later he brought vending service to industries in Southwest Va., with Kwik Kafe, which he later sold to ARA Services where he was employed until his retirement. Mr. Buchanan was a lifelong member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church where he served 20 years as Finance Chairman and later as a trustee. He was a member of the Lions Club which he joined in the 1940's. He is survived by one daughter, Beth Tracy and husband Jim of Bradenton, Florida; three sons, Billy Buchanan and wife Delores David Buchanan all of Marion, Va., and Tom Buchanan of Concord, N.C.; one sister and brother-in-law, Charlene and Jack Tinnon of Redding, Conn.; one brother, George J. Buchanan of Roanoke, Va.; one sister-in-law, Lois C. Reynolds of Blacksburg, Va.; five grandchildren, Derek Blackwelder and wife Kristine, Thad Blackwelder, Niki Buchanan, Zach Buchanan and Will Buchanan; one great-grandchild, Clark Blackwelder and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at 4 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Rev. Andrew Bansemer officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. until time of service at Ebenezer Lutheran Church. Graveside Services will be held Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ebenezer Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Buchanan Family.