DODGE CITY – Gary "Tyrone" Buchanan, 61, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born July 5, 1960 in Denver, Colorado the son of Everett and Anita (Duarte) Buchanan.  He farmed alongside his family in Granada, Colorado until moving to Dodge City in 1990.  He worked as a forklift driver for Cargill for many years, later as a Technician at Dodge City Tire and later as a welder for Cofer Sales in Dodge City.

He served in the United States Navy.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Dodge City.

He had an eclectic spirit with an old soul and many different interests such as cooking, golfing and music. As a young man he was in a band with his brother and cousins called "The Wolf Creek Outlaws." He had a passion for music and mastered a variety of instruments. He was also a huge Denver Broncos Fan. He had a profound love for the open sea, old ships, especially those found in Boston, Massachusetts.

On September 21, 1991 he married Irma Moya in Dodge City. She survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Gary Buchanan, Jr., wife Victoria, grandchildren Gage, Allison, Donavan, Edwardo, Lincoln, Nebraska; a daughter, Serina Strizek, and spouse Katy Strizek, Lincoln, Nebraska; a brother, Everett "Butch" Layton Buchanan III, and wife Jeanie, Granada, Colorado; nephew, Michael Buchanan, wife Kayla and children Ainsley, Layton, Easton; nieces: Janica Pete and children Alice, Thomas, Wyatt; Kendra Buchanan and children Derick, Janae, Madi; Linzee Buchanan and children Alexis, JaKenzee, Joshua Anelyse; a sister, Sherry Buchanan Ramig, and husband Brad, Nebraska: nephew Andrew Weining and son Aiden; Mike Leforce and children Taylor, Easton; niece Tausha Woodward and husband; nephew Hiram Zapata, wife Evelyn, great-niece, Nayeli Zapata, Dodge City, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his dog, Nikita.

Memorial Services will be held April 2, 2022 at Iglesia Apostolica De La Fe en Cristo Jesus on 303 S. 2nd Ave Dodge City, Kansas. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.