John Lee Buchanan Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Lee Buchanan of Flatonia, Texas, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on March 11, 2026 at the age of 99. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint John Lee leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John L. Buchanan and Cecil Aline Bixler Buchanan; and his grandparents, Elbredge Lee Buchanan and Cornelia Elizabeth Townsend Buchanan. He is survived by: his niece Virginia Tinker Brace; his nephews, David Lee Tinker and Curtis Frederick Tinker III; and his friends, Gerald Freytag, Mary Gosch, Greg Kadlub, Debbie Walker, Laura Zouzalik and Tom Autrey.