Buchanan, Leonard Melvin "Buck"
Birth: Thursday, September 05, 1946 in Indian Head, Maryland
Residence: Clements, Maryland Death: Monday, September 15, 2008 at the age of 62 Condolences: Click to View or Post |
Leonard Melvin "Buck" Buchanan, 62 of Clements, MD died September 15, 2008 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.
Born September 5, 1946, in Indian Head, MD he was the son of the late William Russell Buchanan and Gladys Lillian (Weeks) Buchanan. He was employed as a licensed HVAC and apprentice plumber/gas fitter with Johnson's Plumbing in Leonardtown, MD. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from September 1966 through August 1968. He was a recipient of many awards including the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Service Medal. He enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and horse racing. Leonard had a big heart and enjoyed serving others. He loved people and life and it showed in his actions. Leonard is survived by his siblings, Marlene Virginia Wedding of Indian Head, MD, Norma Lee Gullett and Bette Jean Devlin both of Sommerville, SC, Vernon Alton Buchanan of White Plains, MD, Randolph Russell Buchanan of Indian Head, MD, and Elaine Carole Gates of Silver Spring, MD and twenty two nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Edna Mae Hasselbring, Gilbert Marvin Buchanan, and Calvin Maurice Buchanan. Family received friends on Monday, September 22, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service was conducted at 7:00 p.m. by Pastor Kevin Holder. Interment will be private. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. |