John Buchanan

A graveside service is scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, September 21, 2013 at South Park Cemetery for John Allen Buchanan, 73, who passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Mission Arch Care Center. A memorial service, lunch and visitation will follow at 11 am at The First Presbyterian Church, 400 West Third in Roswell.

John was born in Roswell, New Mexico on March 22, 1940 to J.B. Buck Buchanan and Wanita Buchanan.

A local resident his entire life, John attended LFD, North Jr. High and Roswell High School. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1958 and attended NMSU. Through the years he was employed as a bookkeeper for Roswell Business.

He was a member of The First Presbyterian Church. John was a compassionate and generous man who enjoyed traveling and in later years taking friends to dinner and playing cards.

Mr. Buchanan was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. Buck and Wanita Buchanan. John is survived by two brothers Joe Buchanan and his wife Barbara of Ruidoso Jerry and his wife Sarah of Taos four nieces, two nephews and four great nieces.

Memorial gifts may be sent to New Mexico Christian Childrens Home, 1356 NM 236, Portales, NM 88130.

Service

Graveside Service

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Saturday, September 21, 2013
10:00 am

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

1356 NM 236
Portales, NM  88130