Appalachian Funeral Home
Wendell Buchanan
I first met Buck whenever we were 12. I was representing Johnson City American Little League (Carnegie). Buck was representing Johnson City National League (Keystone). We were in the local finals. I was pitching, had never lost a game until that date. Buck took a chest high change up high & deep out of our home park to spark the JC National Little League team to a win & a "run" as Tennessee State Champions & one game shy of the Little League World Series (If not for Tuckahoe Virginia). Buck wasn't a braggart or a cocky person. Though Buck didn't pursue baseball thru High School we formed a friendship that always reminded me of Buck's athletic prowess & humbleness every time we would meet. Later as we became men, Buck would thrill my two oldest children whenever we were back in Carnegie visiting my parents on Fairview Avenue, bringing special ice cream treat's in his truck. I remember too Buck testifying to me about his salvation thru Jesus Christ blood sacrifice at Calvary. He was thrilled that I was able to tell him that I too had that relationship & hope. God bless his family. Until we meet again my friend in a better country... Thank you Jesus for this hope.