Committal
Kenneth Earl “KenBen” Buchanan, 34, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Born in Burke County, NC on October 20, 1989, he was the son of Billy Ray Buchanan and Doris Ann Chapman Francis.
Kenneth was a member of The Rising Church. He had worked at Triangle Heating and Air and V.S.A. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, cross country racing, and prospecting for gold. He loved his family and had a heart of gold.
Kenneth is survived by his parents, Doris Ann Francis (Ronald) and Billy Ray Buchanan (Terri); brothers, Adam Buchanan (Misty), Brandon Buchanan, Steven Francis, and Ben Francis; sisters, Brandi Buchanan, Shelli Mayfield, and Chenise Yates; maternal grandmothers, Shirley Chapman and Patty Francis; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at The Rising Church. The memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. in the church with Bishop Barry Camp and Pastor Curtis Carroll officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Doris, Adam & family. We are so sorry for your loss. We Pray that God be with each one of you during this time & the days ahead. We Love each of you . Randy & Norma Speagle
Adam and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother .prayers for all .
Hope all the family is doing The best that could be in this situation...my thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone one of yahll... this cruell world has taken another angel away from us once more .....again. my thoughts and prayers are with you guys . FLY HIGH LIL HOMMIE!. TILL WE MEET AGIAN R.I.P K.B G.B.N.F.
I miss you my sweet angel. You can rest peacefully now my love. You will always remain in my heart. I love you.
WOW I'm at a loss for words.. I wanna say thank you for all the good times we had & hope ur at peace now. Fly high angel & my prayers going up to his mom Ms. Doris & the rest of his family & friends.. KB u will be missed & loved for eternity.. rest easy my friend til we meet again
My sweet baby boy .I love you so much .yes my heart is so broken from all this . But I know you're with my sweet Jesus. It want be long I will see you again. So tell Jesus to let you know when I'm on my way . So you can meet me at the gate . With that beautiful smile and them beautiful blue eyes . You always going be in my heart to stay always forever . Never forgotten.. love you sweet boy . Love mom
Go rest high on the mountain Brother. 🌄 Thoughts, Prayers, and Love to the family.