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Douglas Prescott Buchanan was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on June 14, 2012, at Baptist Hospital. Dr. Buchanan was born to Marion Crain Buchanan and Martha Prescott Buchanan on December 8, 1952, in Billings, Montana. He was a Christian and a long time member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and was very involved in evangelism. He served our country for nineteen years as a pilot in the Mississippi Air National Guard and was honorably discharged as a Major. Dr. Buchanan attended Mississippi State University and was graduated from the University of New Orleans and The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry. He tenderly and skillfully cared for his dental patients for the past 27 years and especially enjoyed spending time in God's great outdoors with his family.
Dr. Buchanan is survived by his wife of 35 years, Vickie Templeton Buchanan; son, Scott Sheldon Buchanan; daughter, Shellye Buchanan Druey, her husband Hunter; daughter, Anna Grace Buchanan; sister, Martha Buchanan Stennis; brother, John Philip Buchanan; sister, Marion Buchanan Culver; and grandson, Reeves Buchanan Druey.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 15, 2012, from 5:00 until 7:00 pm, at Parkway Memorial Cemetery on Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland, Mississippi, and at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Brandon, Mississippi, with funeral at 10:00 am.Memorials may be made to Lakeside Presbyterian Church or French Camp Academy. Online guestbook www.wrightferguson.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Buchanan
July 5, 2012
Dear Buchanan Family: I wanted to express my sincere condolences to the Buchanan's for your loss. When I was in Boy Scout Troop 61 as a youngster Doug was one of the older scouts I looked up to and he treated me like a brother. John was ahead of me at Ole Miss and we live in the same neighborhood today. In fact I sold a house I used to own to Marion back in the 1980's in Northeast Jackson. I had not seen Doug in a number of years, but I was shocked when I heard the news last week.
I am truly sorry for your loss and he will be missed.
Bo Tighe
Helen &Ed Sanderson
June 26, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of Dr. Doug's passing. He was a good man and an excellent dentist. Our prayers go to his family.
June 23, 2012
June23, 2012
Dr. Buchanan was highly recommended to us when we moved from Jackson to Brandon in 1994. He was a great dentist and became a very special friend.
We pray God's blessings for his family as they are suffering such a great loss.
John and Doris Holder
June 21, 2012
Dear Buchanan Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Jesus surround you with His love and comfort.
Keith and Carol Branning
Jack Weldy
June 21, 2012
No finer man, no finer dentist.
Sandy Laumeyer
June 16, 2012
Dr. Buchanan was my dentist when my children were small years ago. He was a awesome man and a great dentist with a super personality. I remember one day I had the last appointment of the day. I was called back and Dr. Buchanan was dressed in his pilot suit. He was on his way out to fly supplies to another country. He will be missed by all. My condolence to his wife and children. You will be in my prayers. Rest in Peace Dr. Buchanan
Charissa Gentry
June 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Doug's family for God's peace and comfort now and in the days ahead. He was a wonderful, kind man and I will miss seeing him and hearing 'I think you're gonna have those teeth for a long time!' God bless you and wrap you in His love.
Brad Armstrong
June 15, 2012
Prayers out to Doug's family. Dentistry was lucky to have such a honorable man in its midst. God bless.
Brad Armstrong
June 15, 2012
Prayers out to Doug's family. The dental profession was lucky to have such a honorable person in its midst. God bless.
Doug, Jan, Rachel McFalls
June 15, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Dr. Buchanan's passing. He was our family dentist for many years. May God's peace surround you in your loss.
Anthony Busin Jr.
June 15, 2012
God Blessed me by knowing Doug. I will miss him greatly!
Linnea Smith
June 15, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Buchanan family. Dr. Doug has been our family dentist for over 25 years and a blessing to us. He made each of feel so special and valued and we are going to miss him. I know your faith in our Lord will get you through this sorrowful time. We are just passing through this earthly life and his baptism in Christ has promised him an everlasting home with his heavenly Father.
Lindsey Gatlin
June 15, 2012
Blessed to have had Doug in our lives. Thoughts and prayers go out to Doug and his family.
Tonia Taylor
June 15, 2012
To the Buchanan Family - We pray that God will grant you the courage and strength you need during this difficult time. We love you, Shellye.
Ed McIntyre
June 15, 2012
My favorite Doug quote: "We did not inherit these fine resources from our forefathers, we are merely borrowing them from our children" Douglas Prescott Buchanan.
Suzanne Turzillo
June 15, 2012
What a wonderful man that will never be forgotten.
Maxey & Sandra Phillips
June 15, 2012
We will miss our good friend who was much more than just our dentist, but we know that now he is in God's presence and is completely healed. Our prayers go out for his family, that HE will surround them with His love and peace.
Hiram Gatewood
June 15, 2012
Thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time
John and Karen Eddleman
June 15, 2012
Vickie, Just heard about Doug. Just know that Karen and I will have your family in our prayers. Enjoyed Doug's friendship as a fraternity brother and hunting partner.
Barbara Oltremari
June 15, 2012
Our deepest condolences to Dr. Buchanan's family. He was a professional and friend to my family always and will be greatly missed.
Sandra Compton
June 15, 2012
So sorry to hear about Dr. Buchanan's passing. He was a great dentist and the girls from L.M. Berry Co really thought he was the greatest. He will be missed. Ben and I will be praying for the family.
Paula Crofford
June 15, 2012
Dr Doug,
You have been my dentist since 1994. I always loved your sweet personality and the way you cared for me and my family. You will be missed by so many. I will never hear the words, "if you keep up the good work you'll have those teeth when you are an old lady" again. My heart goes out to your family. I know you loved them so. God bless the Buchanan family during this time. I know you are with the Lord and at peace.
Paula Boleware Crofford
Andrea Sanders
June 15, 2012
Thank you so much for every thing that you have done, Dr. Buchanan. Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ashley Dickerson
June 15, 2012
You have been the best dentist for the last 20+ years, but you were much more than a dentist, and will be greatly missed!!!!!
Tommy Jolly
June 15, 2012
Honored to serve with Doug in the ANG!
David Buck
June 15, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Buchanan family. Dr. Buchanan will truly be missed.
Janice Frank & the boys
June 15, 2012
Our deepesy sympathy to the family of Dr. Buchanan. We will miss him dearly. Heaven's greatest reward.
Janice Frank & the boys
June 15, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Dr. Buchanan. We will miss him dearly. Such a loss on earth, but such a gain in heaven.
Dan Quon
June 15, 2012
Doug was a well respected individual in the dental community and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Uriel Pineda
June 15, 2012
We're blessed to have had Dr. Buchanan in our lives. A great American and a wonderful guy.
Don & Mary Gross
June 15, 2012
May you be keep in our lords hands safe from any more pain!!!
thomas townsend
June 15, 2012
God has a new great man as a buddy, now.
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-Parkway Memorial Cemetery
June 14, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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