Scott Wayne Buchanan

Scott Wayne Buchanan, 76, of Lubbock, Texas passed away August 15, 2023. Scott was born December 1, 1946 in Lubbock, Texas to Rube & Clariece Buchanan. Left to cherish his memory include his wife, Florita Buchanan; daughter, Amanda Tuttle and her husband Jeffrey; step-grandson, Rex Tuttle. Scott loved and cherished all his in-laws, cousins, nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. He also had numerous friends he loved and was so proud of. He was also very thankful for the good care he received over the last few years from his doctors: Dr. Scioli, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Nordyke, Dr. Tieman, Dr. Moss, Dr. Shaver, Dr. Duriex, and Dr. Oliva. Preceded in death by his parents; & brother, Rube Alfred Buchanan, Jr. (Al). Scott graduated from Lubbock High School, South Plains College, and Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. He worked as a Registered Nurse from 1984, until he retired in 2011. Scott was employed several places doing the job he loved, as he would say "taking care of sick folk" who needed him. He worked for University Hospital, Covenant Women's and Children's Hospital, Highland Hospital, Dr. Mark Nordyke and Covenant Medical Center. Scott enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and was stationed at Kuie Army Hospital on Okinawa, where he practiced as a surgical technician. Scott enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 where he trained as a surgical technician. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1971. In 1975 Scott joined the Army Reserve 829th Station Hospital and later the 4005th U.S. Army Hospital in Lubbock, TX. While serving in the reserves, Scott deployed for Operation Desert Storm in 1990, the Bosnian War in 1996, and Operation Enduring Freedom in 2003. Scott retired with the rank of Major in 2004. Scott enjoyed several hobbies during his lifetime. He loved hunting, fishing, bowling, square dancing, softball, motorcycle riding, and dirt track stock car racing. He played his favorite sport, baseball, throughout his life. He excelled at football in high school and in the Army. Scott was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, and the Elks Lodge. Scott was a member of Lakeridge Baptist Church. The family suggests memorials to Dusty Puddles Dachshund Rescue, Wounded Warriors Project, or to South Plains Food Bank. Family visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Home Monday, August 21, 2023, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 22, 2023 in Sanders Memorial Chapel with Dr. Travis Hart officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Please celebrate the life of Scott by visiting www.sandersfuneralhome.com. A webcast of services will be available as well as our online guest book.

Scott Wayne Buchanan

December 1, 1946 - August 15, 2023