Rutherford 'Buck' Buchanan
January 27, 1933 ~ September 27, 2016
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Rutherford "Buck" Buchanan of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 peacefully with his family by his side. Buck was born January 27, 1933 near Day, Florida to R. H. and Vera Buchanan who predeceased him. Buck and Ellouise Wescoat married on May 18, 1958. Buck has lived in the Marietta are since 1962 where he attended Georgia State University and worked at Lockheed Georgia. After retiring from Lockheed in 1990, Buck traveled, square danced, fished and enjoyed his family. Buck was a member of the Windy Hill Square Dance Club and Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Buck is survived by his loving wife Ellouise, a daughter Lori (Tom) Taylor, Daughter Staci Buchanan granddaughters: Lindsey (Jared) Tatham and Lauren (Brett) Dial, also, the apple of his eye great granddaughter Ella Tatham. Buck is also survived by his brother; Willilam Buchanan of St. Mary's Georgia, his sister Ola Belle Mebane of Ellicott City, Maryland and a host of nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 3 o'clock P.M. until 5 o'clock P.M. in the Southern Cremations and Funerals Columbarium at Cheatham Hill Memorial Park.
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‘One very special man. I enjoyed his sense of humor and fellowship. I loved hearing Buck talk about his family, Daughters and Grandchildren, his love for them was a high point of many a conversation! You are missed my friend. Randy Yeomans’
‘My prayers are with you and family. He will be missed a whole lot. I’m thinking of you and your family. Courtney send her prayers to.’
‘We were so sad to hear of Buck’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Ellouise.’
‘Buck was most definitely family to me. For as long as I can remember I’ve know him, I miss him dearly, with love to the family, Taylor Bonilla.’
‘I couldn’t help smiling through the tears as I revisited some of my earliest childhood memories. The Buchanan girls are the first friends I can remember. Many fond memories of your sweet family. Mr. Buck was a kind and helpful neighbor. My prayers are with your family. Robin Alexander Young’
‘Buck was a caring and compassionate man. He brightened so many lives . He will be sorely missed , Love to Ellouise and family’
‘Loved him. Such a caring and compassionate man. Such sweet memories of him’
‘Light of Hope Presbyterian Church where Buck and Ellouise are members, expresses their deepest sympathy and prayers to the family and friends of Buck. Thanks, Buck for all your contributions at Light of Hope. You will be missed.’
‘Ellouise and family – I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold you tightly and your memories give you peace.’
‘This is Sheilah from Day. I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Shunk. Please message me on Facebook when you have the chance. Love to all of you!!’