WILMINGTON — Clinton Buchanan, 72, of Wilmington, NC went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2023.
He was born and raised in Gastonia, NC on February 27, 1951 son to John Luther Buchanan and Fannie Mae Parker Buchanan. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bruce Buchanan; sister, Vanessa Payne and grandson, KC Lee Johnson.
Clinton proudly served his country as a tank driver for the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a very hard working man, provided and cared for his family. Clinton never met a stranger and if you needed a friend that’s what you would have with him no matter what.
He enjoyed fishing, cards, guns and wrestling but the one thing that put a smile on his face was spending time with his grandkids and great grandbabies and family.
Clinton is survived by his daughters: Dawn Buchanan and Amanda Phillips; son, Josh Buchanan; brothers, Dale Buchanan and Howard Buchanan; sister, Debbie Summey; ex-wife and dear friend, Wanda Drewery; also 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren that will know a great man’s love.
A visitation for Clinton will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m. at Coble Funeral & Cremation Service at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1155 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, North Carolina 28412.
Funeral Service will start on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 1 p.m. in the Coble Funeral and Cremation Service Chapel. Military Honors will follow the Funeral Service.
