Amos Leroy Buchanan, Sr. was born on February 23, 1951 in Jefferson City, Missouri. He departed this life on Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Lebanon, Illinois. He leaves to cherish his memory: his children, Kasha Buchanan, Al'Vera (Tyrone) Smith, LaStarr (Antoine) Howard and Amos L. (Jasmine) Buchanan, Jr.; 8 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. He was a member of the Hi Fi Hi Social Club.