Meddie Buchanan

Meddie Buchanan, 79, Anadarko, OK known as Duke to family and friends, was born on May 24, 1942, to Mary Sue and Calvin Edward Buchanan. He passed from this life on August 22, 2021, in Chickasha, OK. He was the eldest of 10 children.
At the age of 17, Meddie joined the Marines. Over the years, he served in Vietnam and while in the service, he completed his education. Meddie was a hard worker and worked for numerous employers before falling ill. In 1992, he married his wife of 29 years, Debra Lawrence. Of that union, one child was born: Zella Buchanan.
Meddie had several interests. He loved working on cars, basketball, Dallas Cowboys, and watching westerns on television.
Meddie leaves behind: his wife, Debra Buchanan of the home
Daughters: Narcissa & husband, Teddy Hightower, Anadarko, OK
Gladys Buchanan & husband, Bryan Lamothe, Hobart, OK
Corrina Kauley, Tulsa, OK
Zella Buchanan, Anadarko, OK
Brothers: Tommy Buchanan, OKC, OK; Nathan & wife, Barbara Buchanan, Benbrook, TX; Edward & wife, Cherry Buchanan, Fort Cobb, OK
Sisters: Betty Ingram, OKC, OK; Mary Taylor, OKC, OK; Willie Mae Elizondo, Nebraska; Urana & husband, Eugene, Clinton, OK
13 Grandchildren
Numerous great-grandchildren
Host of nieces and nephews
He is preceded in death: mother, Mary Susan Buchanan; father Calvin Edward Buchanan; brother, Anthony Ray Buchanan; sister Gloria Jean Buchanan
The family sends their grateful thanks to those who were there at Shannon Springs Nursing Home and Hospice for caring for our Dad and Husband. Thank you.
Funeral: 1:00 pm, Friday August 27, 2021
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home Chapel, Anadarko, OK

Graveside: 2:00 pm, Friday, August 27, 2021
Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, OK

Visitation: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, August 25, 2021
9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Thursday, August 26 2021
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK

Under the direction of Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK