They later opened a wholesale electronics distributorship, TAB Sales Co., and built a rental property business. Additionally, Tom worked for E-Systems in Winchester, KY from 1988-1995. While in Kentucky, both Tom and Gladys earned private pilot's licenses and thoroughly enjoyed many hours of flying time. Tom retired from E-Systems in 1995 and he and Gladys returned to Pensacola permanently. Through the years, Tom was fully involved with his family, church, and community. He was a member of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Local Chapter 485 Young Eagles Program for 3 years during which time he flew over 120 children as part of the chapter's aviation education program. Tom was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and he served at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel and as a Lector. Tom also donated 30 gallons of platelets at the local blood bank. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by all those who knew him, and was especially known for his broad smile, keen wit, and generous spirit. According to Tom himself, he is now
Cleared to final destination!" He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Gladys M. Hicks Buchanan, mother, Mary B. McNulty Buchanan; father, James J. (Dallas) Buchanan, eight siblings, son, Patrick M. Buchanan, and beloved daughter-in-law, Birgit Buchanan. Tom is survived by his children: Timothy (Jeanie), Michael, Joseph, and Nancy; ten grandchildren: Justin, Brian, Arielle, David (Michelle), Megan (Jade), Dirk, Sunnie (Ian), Christopher (Ariel), Michael, and Jacob; great grandson, Noah; nephew, Jim Bradley (Jenny) of Arizona; niece, Barbara Anderson of Missouri and many other relatives and friends who will miss him greatly. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Celebrant will be Fr. Pathe. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wounded Warriors
or St. Mary's Knights of Columbus. Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of the arrangements
Condolences may be expressed at www. fcfhs.com
Contributor: Eugenia Bonnie (Brown) Ruff (47172128) •
BUCHANAN, THOMAS AMBROSE
Rank & Branch: A1C US AIR FORCE
War Period: KOREA
Date of Birth: 11/03/1932
Date of Death: 09/09/2021
Buried At: SECTION B-3 ROW B SITE 10 Map layout of BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
Cemetery: BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
Cemetery Address: NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508 Small map image
Telephone: (850) 453-4108
They later opened a wholesale electronics distributorship, TAB Sales Co., and built a rental property business. Additionally, Tom worked for E-Systems in Winchester, KY from 1988-1995. While in Kentucky, both Tom and Gladys earned private pilot's licenses and thoroughly enjoyed many hours of flying time. Tom retired from E-Systems in 1995 and he and Gladys returned to Pensacola permanently. Through the years, Tom was fully involved with his family, church, and community. He was a member of the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) Local Chapter 485 Young Eagles Program for 3 years during which time he flew over 120 children as part of the chapter's aviation education program. Tom was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and he served at St. Mary's Catholic Church in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel and as a Lector. Tom also donated 30 gallons of platelets at the local blood bank. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by all those who knew him, and was especially known for his broad smile, keen wit, and generous spirit. According to Tom himself, he is now
Cleared to final destination!" He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Gladys M. Hicks Buchanan, mother, Mary B. McNulty Buchanan; father, James J. (Dallas) Buchanan, eight siblings, son, Patrick M. Buchanan, and beloved daughter-in-law, Birgit Buchanan. Tom is survived by his children: Timothy (Jeanie), Michael, Joseph, and Nancy; ten grandchildren: Justin, Brian, Arielle, David (Michelle), Megan (Jade), Dirk, Sunnie (Ian), Christopher (Ariel), Michael, and Jacob; great grandson, Noah; nephew, Jim Bradley (Jenny) of Arizona; niece, Barbara Anderson of Missouri and many other relatives and friends who will miss him greatly. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The Celebrant will be Fr. Pathe. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Wounded Warriors
or St. Mary's Knights of Columbus. Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of the arrangements
Condolences may be expressed at www. fcfhs.com
Contributor: Eugenia Bonnie (Brown) Ruff (47172128) •
BUCHANAN, THOMAS AMBROSE
Rank & Branch: A1C US AIR FORCE
War Period: KOREA
Date of Birth: 11/03/1932
Date of Death: 09/09/2021
Buried At: SECTION B-3 ROW B SITE 10 Map layout of BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
Cemetery: BARRANCAS NATIONAL CEMETERY
Cemetery Address: NAVAL AIR STATION, 1 CEMETERY ROAD PENSACOLA, FL 32508 Small map image
Telephone: (850) 453-4108
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Rank & Branch: A1C US AIR FORCE
War Period: KOREA
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