Marvin Edward Buchanan Sr., age 97, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born June 2, 1925. He is preceded in death by his wife; Margaret Buchanan, two sons, Marvin Buchanan Jr., and Don Buchanan, parents; Bessie Eileen Buchanan and Brooks Edward Buchanan, a brother; Jack Buchanan and a sister; Ellen Armstrong. He is survived by his daughter; Susan B. Shook (Corey) and a grandson; Edward Shook, three grandchildren; Eddie Shook, Tina Ussery, Corey Shook Jr., and five great-grandchildren.
He was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 1992 and served in the United States Navy and was appointed by Governor Wallace on February 26, 1975 as a Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, Aide-de-Camp on his Personal Military Staff. He served as a deacon at Bernie Points Baptist Church which is no longer in an existence. He also owned and operated his own office equipment company.
A public visitation will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Johns Ridout's Elmwood Chapel located at 800 Dennison Ave. SW Birmingham, Alabama 35211 from 10:00am-11:00am followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00am. Burial will follow immediately in Elmwood Cemetery with military honors.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the Buchanan family.
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