MIDLAND - Kenneth Leon Buchanan, 77, died June 3, 2020. A graveside service was June 5 at Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton with Bob Highley officiating.
He was born on Nov. 20, 1942 in Lamesa, to Herman and Lela Stephens Buchanan. He graduated from Lamesa High School and attended Wayland Baptist College.
He accepted Christ July 26, 1963. He was ordained Deacon at Elgin Avenue Baptist Church in Lubbock on June 24, 1979 and served as Deacon for 41 years. He volunteered as Church administrator for Alamo Heights Baptist Church after retirement. He used his voice to sing praise to the Lord in both the choir and quartets. He worked 43 years for Parkhill Smith & Cooper.
He is survived by his wife, Glee Buchanan of 55 years; two children, Kris Buchanan and wife Carlene of Stanton, Sheryl Spinks and husband Tracey of Stanton; five grandchildren, Courtney Jordan and husband Matt, Taylor Spinks and wife Haleigh, Kali Spinks and fiancé Colby VanderGraff, Kenzi Spinks and Cacey Buchanan; three great granddaughters, Trinity, Harlie, and Madison.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lela Buchanan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Christmas in Action PO Box 3744 Midland, TX 79702 or
Buckners Baptist Children's Home.
Pallbearers were Taylor Spinks, Gary Harris, Johnny Todd, Jay Edwards, Wes Washam, and Kyle Womack. Honorary Pallbearers were be George Keesee, Don Coolidge, Bobby Trimble, Vernon Stokes, Jim Padgett, Danny Winchester, Darcy Knight and the Deacons at Alamo Heights Baptist Church.
Arrangements were under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.