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Chester Lee Buchanan, 64 of Hearne died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019.

He was born on May 5, 1955, in Cameron to William Mike Buchanan and Irene Casey Buchanan.

He went to school in Cameron, graduating from C.H. Yoe High School in 1973.

In his early years, Mr. Buchanan was a bull rider winning many trophies, buckles and cash. He was also a Harley enthusiast and rider until his health forced him to give it up.

On Sept. 23, 1977, he married Brenda Keikam, and she preceded him in death.

Mr. Buchanan worked many year for Brazos Electric Co. as a high voltage lineman, retiring in 2006.

He was a volunteer firefighter for the Hearne VFD for 20 years.

Mr. Buchanan was an active member of Robertson County Cowboy Church in Franklin. He spent many hours volunteering and working with other members of the church. He spent his last two days volunteering in the arena and worshiping the Lord at his beloved church.

Mr. Buchanan was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother and four sisters.

Survivors are a daughter, Michelle Ann Balkema (Jordan) of Kalamazoo, Michigan; a brother, Charles (Buck) Buchanan (Elizabeth) of Rockdale; two sisters, Shirley Jones of Colleyville, Barbara (Dottie) Pollak (Mark) of Temple; four grandsons, Skyler, Logan, Ryder and Phoenyx of Kalamazoo, Michigan; and a great-nephew, Oliver Pollak of Cypress.

Rockdale Reporter

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