Michael "Mike" Ray Buchanan
October 3, 1968 ~ January 7, 2013
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Fletcher ~ Michael "Mike" Ray Buchanan, 44, of Souther Road, Fletcher, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals.
A native of Mitchell County, Mike was a son of Kenneth and Barbara Willis Buchanan of Bakersville, NC.
Mike worked as a site supervisor for the Mitchell County Water & Sewer Department treatment facility. Mike was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He loved history, his family and was an avid supporter of the Carolina Panthers.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Regina Haney Buchanan; four sons, Dylan Buchanan of Bakersville, Darrel Torrey of Fletcher, Billy Torrey of Fletcher and Jesse Torrey of Fletcher; one daughter, Megan Torrey of Fletcher; one brother, Chad Buchanan and his wife, Tina, of Bakersville; his maternal grandmother, June Willis of Bakersville and his two "Papaw Princesses", Allie and Elizabeth.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Reverend Cecil Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
In addition to the funeral, a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bakersville (Cane Creek).
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REGINA, I DIDN’T KNOW YOU TILL WE MET AT THE ALTER AT CHURCH ONE SUNDAY MORNING, AND CRIED AND HUGGED TOGETHER–I CONSIDER YOU MY FRIEND–SO SORRY ABOUT MIKE—ALTHOUGH WE DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY, WE DO KNOW GOD DOESN’T MAKE MISTAKES–I’LL BE HERE, IF YOU NEED ME TO TALK OR CRY WITH YOU–THIS IS ALSO OPEN TO YOUR CHILDRE, AND MEGAN I’VE TALKED TO WHERE SHE WORKED—PRAYERS AND LOVE TO ALL
We are so sorry for your loss you all are in our thoughts and prayers If you need anything please let us know.
Raymond and Karen Sturgill& family.
Regina, I can’t imagine what you are feeling right now, but my heart is breaking for you, I pray that God will provide you with the love and comfort you will need to get through this. Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. God Bless!!!
All of us at Mitchell Transportation have all the family in our thoughts & prayers. We love you all and pray God’s peace and comfort blanket everyone.
Barbara I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara , I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family ..
Kenneth, Barbara, Chad (Chad Chad) and Janie, I was so sad to hear about my little cousin, Mikey passing away. I had not seen Mike or Chad Chad since I was a young man but I always loved both my younger cousins very much. Some of the happiest times of my life were the two weeks I got to stay at Big Dad’s and Big Mom’s and get to play with the boys in the summer. We inspected Pappaw Ray and Mary Will’s hornet nests and got promptly stung, played in the creek together or talked Danny into taking us a ride around the pasture in his orange VW Doodlebug while listening to our favorite Charlie Pride 8-track. He was such a sweet little boy. I know he must have turned out to be an awesome man. I know Danny, Ray, and Mary Will were part of the welcoming party we all shall soon join. God Bless You All ALWAYS, Our most SINCERE CONDOLENCES, Love and Prayers, Wendell Buchanan and Wilkie and Christine Buchanan
We are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything you call me.
Love Jeanette
Kenneth, Barbara, Chad, and all the family,
We want each of you to know that we will be praying for you now and in the days to come. God’s love will see you through!
Johnny and Amy Hoilman
P.S.- I forgot to mention Pappaw Ray Buchanan telling my younger cousins and everyone within hearing distance how the cousin from Tennessee (ME) had ‘Suzy Sunshines’ for girlfriends. Inside Joke, Please have Aunt Janie to explain to the rest of the family!
Love Again, Wendell Buchanan
So sorry to hear of the death of my uncle Ray Buchanan’s grandson. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. While I didn’t know Michael, I have the greatest respect for his grandfather, Ray Buchanan and what he went through in WW II. He was truly an American hero.
Kenneth, Barbara and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God’s love surround each of you and we pray that the peace that only God can give be with you!
Troy and June Bryant
Mike, you are going to be missed! You will be gone, but you will never be forgotten! <3 Your granddaughters are going to miss you!! I love you mike! See you again someday!