Allen Bryant Buchanan

Allen Bryant Buchanan, 83 of Sanford passed away Sunday July 7, 2019. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm Wednesday at Shallow Well United Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Mr. Buchanan was born in Lee County on August 8, 1935 son of the late Donnie Robert Buchanan and Bernetta Allen Buchanan. He is also preceded in death his sister Faye Buchanan Smith, niece Donna Faye Smith.

He is survived by his wife, of 57 years, Marie Bain Buchanan, God-daughter Amy Burton (Michael) and his beloved pet Missy; several nephews and nieces.

He worked for 39 years with Long Meadow Dairy and Flavor Rich Dairy; he later retired with 14 years of service with Triangle Vending. He had a passion for NASCAR and was a big Carolina football fan.

The family will receive friends Tuesday 6:00pm-8:00pm at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home Chapel.

Memorials can be made to Shallow Well United Church of Christ, 1220 Broadway Rd, Sanford, NC 27332, or to the charity one’s choice.