Msgt. Paul Edward "Buck" Buchanan, Usaf (Ret.)

Buck Buchanan, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the evening of Monday, February 8, 2016.

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Illinois, Buck Buchanan joined the United States Air Force immediately following his high school graduation. He bravely fought for his country through the end of the Korean War and during the first Indochina War ending in 1954. Buck retired from the Air Force with the rank of Master Sergeant.

Following his military career, Buck was a supervisor with Pope Maintenance for more than 20 years and was well-loved by all of the employees. He was also a member of Friendship Baptist Church where he was a member of the Faith Keepers Sunday School Class, and served as an usher and on the Social Committee. Buck had a deep love for gospel music and enjoyed going to gospel sings. He and his wife were voted "Super Fan" in 2002 by "Singing News Magazine." Another one of Buck's favorite pastimes was fishing and cooking his catches for family and friends.

Buck was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Jean Buchanan; parents, Curtis and Dorothy Dennis Buchanan; several brothers; and two sisters.

He leaves his memory behind with his devoted wife, Ceil Buchanan of Warner Robins; children, Kary Eddins of Bonaire and Daniel Buchanan of Warner Robins; stepchildren, Marty Durden of Warner Robins, Susan Diffie of Macon and Doug Durden of Centerville; twelve grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Byron Buchanan of Jacksonville, Illinois; and a host of adoring nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church with funeral services following in the church at 3:00 p.m., Rev. Paul Cowles and Rev. Anson McMahon officiating. After the service, Buck will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of Buck to Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Home, P. O. Box 1000, Stockbridge, GA 30281 or to Friendship Baptist Church Elevator Fund, 1322 Feagin Mill Rd., Warner Robins, GA 31088.


Funeral Home:
McCullough Funeral Home
417 S. Houston Lake Rd.
Warner Robins, GA
US 31088