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Jack Buchanan Obituary
Mr. Buchanan was born August 14, 1924, in Big Sandy to Aubrey C. and Lillian Buchanan. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 18, 2012, after a lengthy illness.
Jack graduated from DePaul University, served in the U.S. Navy, served as music minister at Woodland Christian Church, First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and served in the Longview Symphony and Gregg County Historical Society. He retired from Texas Eastman.
Jack loved music, art and watching baseball as well as collecting baseball memorabilia.
He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Thelma Buchanan; and close friends, Suzanne Thurman and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Martin Jr.
He is survived by his brother, Aubrey C. Buchanan Jr.; nephew, Aubrey N. "Buck" Buchanan and wife, Melanie A. Buchanan; great-nephew, William Cameron Buchanan; and great-niece, Misti Buchanan Bryan. He is also survived by Katrina Buchanan, Alex Buchanan, Sam Bryan and Aiden Buchanan.
Memorials may be made to Hiway 80 Rescue Mission, 3117 West Marshall Avenue, Longview, TX 75604.
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Sally Gossett Barron
February 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Aubrey and family. Jack was minister of music at Woodland Christian Church when I first met him. Words that describe Jack are: kind, gentleman, lover of the arts, gifted musically, avid Ranger fan, but most of all a good friend. He offered me great support at a difficult time in my life. He will always be remembered with much fondness!
Jeannie and Gary Harper
February 21, 2012
He was our choir director when we were young people at the 1st Cumberland Presbyterian Church. We have fond memories of those days. Our sympathy to his family and friends.
Lynda McCoy
February 21, 2012
I was employed by Norman Black,DDS for many Years.Jack was such a lovely Man,and we always looked forward to his visits.My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Elton Simpson
February 21, 2012
I knew Jack from my early years at Eastman. He was a joy to work with and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Noble Roberts
February 21, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 20, 2012
I have many lovely memories of taking music lessons from Mrs. Knox before or
after Jack's lessons.
Yetta Levinson Leshin, Corpus Christi,
Texas
Lewis Etter
February 20, 2012
I knew Jack for many years at Eastman, Longview Symphony, and many music events. He will be sadly missed.
Jimmy and Dona Adams
February 20, 2012
We would like to express our deepest condolenses to the Buchanan family.
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