Mark Lynn Buchanan, 59, of Richmond, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at NorthCare Hospice House, North Kansas City.

Mark was born on November 22, 1960, in Independence, the son of William "Buck" and Orna Lee (Rush) Buchanan.  He was united in marriage to Debra Jean Hunt of Richmond on February 12, 1994; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: son, Bryce Buchanan of Blue Springs and three sisters: Nan Ghisilberti of Richmond, Debby Rush and Carla Ashinhurst, both of Lexington.

He was preceded in death by both parents and brother, Jeff Buchanan.

Mark was reared and educated in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School.  Mark worked his whole life in the grocery industry, from clerk to produce manager, to management.  He worked at Pick 'N' Save in Lexington, C & R Grocery Store in Richmond, and John's Super in Excelsior Springs.

Mark loved traveling, especially to Las Vegas and New Orleans, and loved the mountains of Colorado.  He loved racing of all types, NASCAR, Sprint Car, Drag Racing, and Motorcycles.  He was an easy-going person that never met a stranger, he enjoyed his friends, family, and was a very forgiving person.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to NorthCare Hospice House.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, with visitation beginning at 6:00 P.M., with services to follow at 7:00 P.M.  Inurnment will be held at a later date.  Please remember to share your memories of Mark with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .