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JOHN BUCHANAN Obituary
Honorable JOHN H. BUCHANAN, JR. (Age 89)
On, Monday, March 5, 2018 of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth "Betty" M. Buchanan. Dear father of Liz and Lynn Buchanan. Loving grandfather of three beautiful granddaughters. John is also survived by many other loving relatives and friends.Born in Tennessee, Buchanan was raised in Birmingham, AL, which he represented in the U.S. Congress for 16 years. He was an ordained Baptist minister and served as interim pastor at Riverside Baptist in Washington. Over a long career in public service, he advocated on behalf of many causes such as first amendment rights, human rights and civic engagement.Friends may be received at Pumphrey's Funeral Home, 300 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD on Friday, March 9 from 3 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. A memorial service will be held at St. Alban's Church, 3001 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC on Sat. March 10 at 11 a.m. Inurnment to take place at the church Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made in John's name to SOME So Others Might Eat, www.some.org or to St. Alban's Church in his memory. Please view and sign online family guestbook at www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com
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David Cody
April 19, 2018
My condolences to Liz and Lynn, and I hope you can celebrate a life well lived. Your father was a supporter and friend to my family many years ago, and we will always remember him with fondness and the deepest respect. The world would be a better place with more leaders like John Buchanan.
Debra (King) Church
March 14, 2018
To Liz and Lynn,
I admired your father so very much; and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have worked for him when he served in the U. S. House of Representatives. He was a true statesman.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Margie Geller
March 12, 2018
I had the pleasure of meeting John while he resided at Brightview. He was friends with someone that I visited at the home. I found him to be delightful, intelligent and a real gentleman. I'm sorry for the family's loss of this special man. Rest In Peace John.
Meredith Gadbois
March 12, 2018
Liz and Lynn, I was so sorry to learn of your father's passing. He was a great man and I so enjoyed working for him. Please know I will be thinking of both your parents for their many kindnesses. Meredith (Wilson) Gadbois, Birmingham, Al. 205-807-4890
Laura Frazier
March 9, 2018
I had the honor of meeting Mr. Buchanan during his brief stay in the WHCC at Asbury. It didn't take long to learn that he was someone special...charismatic, humble, genuine and a real people person. He had an apparent gift of making an impact. Prayers to his family for their profound loss. No doubt he is resting easy in God's loving arms.
Mary Jean Collins
March 8, 2018
I worked with John at People For the American Way. He was a good man and committed to solid principles of democracy. An example of a person being capable of changing and learning his whole life. So honored to have known him.
Claude Rhea
March 8, 2018
May our loving Lord comfort you, Lynn and Liz, as your reflect upon the marvelous legacy of your Dad. His light shone brightly through winsome civility, passion for justice, and love for family. I shall never forget the smile on his face as he listened to the recording of your grandfather's devotional on music. With love from the Rhea Family.
March 8, 2018
My condolences to your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
March 8, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.
Sammie Moshenberg
March 7, 2018
I had the pleasure and honor of working with John when he was at People For the American Way. He was a true "mensch," always caring and pleasant even while being a forceful and strong advocate for First Amendment rights. I learned so much from him and am so grateful for his kindness and leadership. May his memory be a blessing. I am sorry to be out of town this weekend and unable to be at his memorial.
March 7, 2018
To the family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your love one, may the loving support of your family, friends and prayers sustain you through this very difficult time. Psalms 29:11
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