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Michael James Buckhanan
Michael James Buckhanan
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He leaves behind several nieces and nephews: Wyatt Page, Ricky Harrison, Ryan Harrison, Troy Patterson Jr., Ricky Patterson Jr., Anthony Perez, Klinton Freeman, Catie Buckhanan, Cassie Buckhanan, Alexis Perez, Alyssa Perez, Elizabeth Patterson, Maddie Patterson and Tiffany Patterson and Shyanna Page.
If you were blessed to know Mike, you know he was larger than life. He touched the lives of so many. He was the life of the party or any event that was going on. Mike was super competitive, but always willing to lend a hand. His love was truly unconditional and his laughter was a soundtrack that anyone could always count on.
He would want us all to remember:
'It is not about the number of breaths we take but about the moments that take our breaths away.'
He loved each and every person he had the pleasure of knowing.
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Funeral Service
Saturday
May 3, 2025
2:00 PM
Franklin & Downs Funeral Home McHenry Chapel
1050 McHenry Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Michael, please visit our Tree Store.
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