Ivan R. Buchanan

Ivan Ray Lee Hendrix Buchanan, 35, of Parsons, passed away at 2:36 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Labette Health.

He was born on February 16, 1986, to E. G. and Melba Kay (Cook) Buchanan, Jr. in Tlihina, Oklahoma.  As a young boy, he grew up and attended school in Tuskahoma and McAlester, Oklahoma.  He moved with his family to Johnson County, Arkansas, where he graduated from Westside High School.

Following high school, Ivan moved to Parsons and worked at Wal Mart for a time.  He then worked at Grandview Products until becoming disabled from an accident in December 2010.

Ivan went to the family Baptist church in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma as a child.  He was a member of the Choctaw Nation Tribe.

His greatest enjoyment came from being with his family and friends.  Known for having a heart of gold, Ivan loved to make those around him laugh.  He also loved fishing, music, singing and playing scratcher lottery tickets.

Survivors include:

His mother and father – Melba and George Bethel of Altamont, Kansas

Two brothers – Smokey Buchanan (Chastity Kennedy) of St. Paul, Kansas

Levi Bethel (Kaycee) of Sanford, North Carolina

Two sisters – Kristina Buchanan of Altamont, Kansas

Chana Lawson (William) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

His paternal grandfather – E.G. Buchanan, Sr. of Clayton, Oklahoma

Nieces and Nephews – Emery, Brian, Hayden and Dakota Smith; and Brylee Buchanan

Many other nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly

Uncles – Donnie Buchanan of Arkansas

Ricky Cook (Annie) of Clayton, Oklahoma

Aunts – Nancy Trent (Tim) of Arkansas

Tena Boatright (Glendon) of Clayton, Oklahoma

Numerous cousins, great aunts and uncles, whom he loved

He was preceded in death by his dad, E. G. "Bo" Buchanan, Jr.; his paternal grandmother, Carmaleta Buchanan; his maternal grandparents, Robert and Katherine Cook; his aunt, Iva Stenner; his uncle, Daniels Woods; and his cousin, Jeffrey Stenner.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.

Memorials are suggested to defray funeral expenses.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.