Obituaries

Floyd “Smokey” Buchanan

Floyd “Smokey” Buchanan: 1966 - 2026

Floyd "Smokey" Buchanan, 87, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville, NC. Born on July 23, 1938, Smokey was the dear son of Minnie Gregory Buchanan and the youngest of 9 children. He was a lifelong resident of the Norton Community. In 1966, Smokey married his lifelong love, Lassie Edith Crane of Highlands.

Smokey worked for 34 years at Reeve's Hardware in Highlands, where he cultivated relationships in the community and created connections for side work as a landscaper and finish carpenter. A man of limitless talent, many will remember Smokey for his hardworking nature, excellence in craftsmanship, unwavering integrity, and clever sense of humor. Most important to Smokey was his family. In 1969, he and Lassie had their only child, Carol Jane Buchanan. In 1999, they opened their home and their heart to their grandson, Micah Gregory Buchanan. Countless other friends and family have childhood memories at Smokey's old place.

To his family, he will always be remembered for his resilience, the joy he found in providing, and his boundless fatherly love. Smokey loved to cook, bake, do handicrafts, and enjoy coffee. His legendary sourdough bread was a gift coveted by many and generously shared by Smokey. To him, a good thing was made even better when it was given to a friend.

Services honoring Smokey will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 with the visitation from 12:00--2:00 PM at the Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held 2:30 PM immediately afterwards at the Norton Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, love your neighbor through a tangible act of service, give the gift of a freshly baked loaf of bread to a kind stranger to gain a friend, and please give generously to the Elizabeth House via the Four Seasons Foundation. Horse at last!

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