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Carl David Buchanan Sr.
1951 - 2011
Carl David Buchanan Sr.
1951 - 2011
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BORN
1951
DIED
2011
Carl Buchanan Obituary
Carl leaves to mourn his loving wife, Cora Buchanan, his mother, Carline Buchanan (St. Louis, Mo.). Carl was father to four children, Shalisa (Robert) Toretta (El Paso, Tx), Tracina Buchanan (Hopewell, VA), Tiffany Buchanan (San Antonio, Tx), Carl Buchanan Jr. (San Antonio, Tx). Four grand daughters, three grand sons, and two great grand daughters. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister, Cecil (Debra) Buchanan, Curtis (Agnes) Buchanan, Charles Buchanan, and Carol Ann (Darrin) Young, all of St. Louis, Mo. Also left behind to mourn is mother-in-law Rosa Lee (John) Keys of St. Louis, Mo., and a host of neices, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many other relatives and friends.
We will all miss Carl's sense of humor, pearls of wisdom, and his kind spirit.
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Benjamin Buchanan
November 22, 2021
Thank you grand dad for keeping us safe, I hope you are having a great time in Hevan
Ben
May 11, 2021
love you
Tiffany Buchanan
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Dad. Love and miss you!
Tiffany Buchanan
June 19, 2011
Happy Fathers Day Dad. I miss you and I love you.
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April 4, 2011
April 4, 2011
TIffany Buchanan
March 18, 2011
Happy Birthday Daddy.
Cora Buchanan
March 14, 2011
My Dearest Carl, My husband, My best friend, the love of my life. I miss you so much. I will never forget you. I will always remember your smile, your great personality and your great sense of humor. I will see you again some day in heaven. I Love You, Cora
Coy Gilbert
March 7, 2011
I met Carl in 2005 at Camp Cedar. He asked I played domina and I said no. He shook his head and said damn can't I get one guy who plays bones. We had many talk n probably more arguments. But it was like arguing with my dad. He always made me see his side even though I always believed I was right. We talked about our kids and the funny things they did. He told me some great stories about all of you and he always had the biggest smile afterwards. He truly loved each and everyone of you.he brought sooo much joy to us all. So I will say see ya soon "Old Timer"
TRAVIS HILL
March 7, 2011
TO THE BUCHANAN FAMILY, I HAD THE OPPURTUNITY TO WORK WITH CARL FOR ABOUT 1 YR HERE IN IRAQ, A VERY FUNNY MAN AND SERIOUS CARD PLAYER,DOMINO PLAYER ALSO,IT BOUGHT GREAT SORROW TO ME WHEN I HEARD THE BAD NEWS NOT ONLY WAS HE A GOOD MAN HE WAS A FELLOW BROTHER IN THE SERVICE AND INSTRUCTOR HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM OR OF HIM FROM MY FANILY TO YOURS GOD BLESS YOU AND REMEMBER GOD HAD A REASON TO CALL HIM HOME.HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEBERED BY THE CEDAR CREW AS POP'S SO HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH AND MOVE ON AS IF HE IS STILL HERE. AGAIN GOD BLESS AND GOD SPEED TO ALL WHO MOURN HIM
Tiffany Buchanan
March 3, 2011
I miss you Daddy
A lifetime of Love
February 19, 2011
We miss you Daddy
February 19, 2011
G'Pa with the Boys
Toretta Platoon
February 19, 2011
G'Pa and the girls
Toretta Platoon
February 19, 2011
Hanging with G'Pa
Coralynn Buchanan
February 19, 2011
'A contagious smile'
Lisa Toretta
February 19, 2011
The infamous 'too cool' pose
February 19, 2011
Daddy and Bob
Lisa Buchanan
February 10, 2011
Buchanan Family
Lisa Buchanan
February 10, 2011
Being Silly
Lisa Buchanan
February 10, 2011
John Mosley
February 9, 2011
I would like to send my deepest grief moment to the Buchanan family. Carl was a strong and courageous man who had a sense of humor that would have anyone in a crowd laughing with joy. Carl was a family man to his immediately family, and also to his military family. I ask that God gives the Buchanan family the strength in the time of sorrow, for we know God makes no mistakes. Let us all remember the good times that we all shared with Carl.
Tracy Buchanan
February 5, 2011
Missing you Daddy
February 1, 2011
Sending much love & light to you & your family.I'm very sorry about your loss.
*HUGS*
Orlandra Lake
January 28, 2011
Carl Buchanan and the Buchanan Family: May the precious blood of Jesus be with you all in this time of sorrow. SSG Buchanan was an excellent solider, one that served with dignity and honor, I am proud to have served with along side of you during or Hunter AAF days. You encouraged us all, whipped our butts in dominos, gave us hope and wisdom all at the same time. You will be truely missed and may the Lord continue to be with you and your great family that's to remember you forever more.
Marcus Spruill
January 28, 2011
He was a great man of knowledge and wisdom, funny and a great person to be around. I work for Carl in Southern Iraq and I learned alot of things from him during that time. My prayers and heart are with his wife and family, he will be dearly missed but never forgotten. Rest in the peace of GOD Carl "Cool C" Bachanan.
William/Betty Johnson
January 27, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Terrence Shavers
January 27, 2011
My heart goes out the entire Buchanan Family. Carl was a great man who everyone loved and respected. His loss is shattering, but I know god did it for a reason. I know you are at the poker or domino table right now winning. Watch over us Big Carl. God Bless!
January 27, 2011
To the Buchanan Family
Just wanted to let you all know how sorry I am for your loss; I knew Carl from our days in the military and over here working in Iraq.. He was a great person, friend and co-worker. May God bless and guide you thru your grief and sorrow. Retired 1SG William /Betty Johnson
Abel Melendez
January 26, 2011
I had the pleasure of serving in OIF 1 with Buchanan in Force Mod 1.Very wise and we brought Jesus with us the whole way and he said never weaken in faith and the LORD! will see us through You gave us all dominos to remember you by Buch I still have mine and I'll never forget you brother 1 Love!
SPC ABEL MELENDEZ "DEZ" Jr.
Glenn Hawkins
January 26, 2011
Glenn Austin Hawkins, longtime friend and dominoe player of SGT Buchanan, who will be dearly missed by me and all those who had a chance to meet him, Cora I am sorry for your loss, I was looking for you when I went back to walmart distribution but you had moved on, hopefully our paths will cross one more, so we can trade some fantastic moments your husband gave both of us.
Robert Toretta
January 19, 2011
To Carl, I will miss you Dad, you showed me the way to provide for my family and give them the security and safety they need to grow. I will always remember the man who had the greatest influence on my life and will miss the precious few moments we shared. Thank you for being my role model and mentor, thank you for welcoming me to your family, you are my father and also my brother. I put on the uniform daily because of your example, I am a soldier and I am proud to serve with those like you. Have fun up there, we'll see you soon, Love Bob. Stay strong Buchanan clan, Carl gave you all the strength you need to endure.
Lisa Lopez
January 19, 2011
We send our love, thoughts and prayers to Shay and your entire family to be with you all throughout this time. May God Bless you all and carry you through your time of grief. Hold on to the memories. Love and Light, from the Lopez family
Dionne Seevers
January 19, 2011
I didn't get the chance to meet Mr. Buchanan, but I have heard great things about him through his daughter, Shay. In our own conversations, Shay allowed me to see a different side to situations and how people are. She credits the civility of her mother and the intellect of her father as influences in her walk of life. I feel like I can envision Mr. Buchanan vividly because of Shay’s love and understanding.
Angie Tidwell
January 18, 2011
Cora our thoughts and prayers are with you and our niece's and nephew as you all mourn the loss of a wonderful husband and father. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Carl everything that I have heard about him says he was a wonderful man, Michael thought very highly of him. Wishing we could be there for you may God bless you all with all our love.
Val Rich
January 18, 2011
Our sincerest condolences and Blessings to Shay and family
may you cherish the love and memeories that will keep Carl alive in your hearts. Love and light, Val and Adam
I love you Daddy
Shalisa Toretta
January 18, 2011
Daddy,
I still can't believe you're really gone. Thank you for being a great father to me. Although life will be hard to face without your voice, your humor,your Bar-B-Que,your wisdom & love..I will be strong because you taught me to be. I will always try my best because you taught me to never give up, I will be OK because "I'm a Buchanan, because I'm your daughter,and because I know you've got 'the best seat at the poker table'. I am Me because of You. I miss you Daddy. I love you.
Always,your #1
Me
Chris Lazowski
January 18, 2011
I had no pleasure to meet You in person but I knew You. I knew You because your daughter Tracy told me alot about You. You was her teacher, her hero, her dearest Daddy. Even your life ended, the memories will live - the memories about a great man.
R.I.P. Mr Buchanan
Chris Lazowski
January 18, 2011
Even I had no pleasure to meet You I knew You. I knew You thanks to Your daughter Tracy. She told me alot about You. You was her hero, her teacher, her dearest Daddy. Your life ended but memories will live. Mwemories about Good man.
R.I.P Mr. Buchanan
Chris Lazowski
January 18, 2011
Even I did not have a pleasure to meet you I knew You, I knew You thanks to Your daughter Tracy. She told me alot about you, You was her hero, her dearest Daddy, she was so proud of You.
Rest in peace Mr. Buchanan.
Tracina Buchanan
January 18, 2011
Daddy, I will miss your laughter, your strength and your wisdom. I am who I am because of how strong you taught me to be. Your spirit will live on with me always. R.I.P. Daddy I love you. Your Daughter
Dionne Liddell
January 18, 2011
Cora & Family, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Carl, but we are praying that God will comfort and hold each one of you as the mourn the loss of your husband, father and friend. I know you will all cherish every memory and moment that you were blessed to have with him. Looking at the pictures in the gallery brought back so many memories of when you all were in St. Louis. Much love and God Bless, from Dionne Liddell (Nuk) and the Ruff family.
Dionne (Nuk) Liddell
January 18, 2011
Cora & Family, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Carl, but we are praying that God will comfort and hold each one of you as the mourn the loss of your husband, father and friend. I know you will all cherish every memory and moment that you were blessed to have with him. Looking at the pictures in the gallery brought back so many memories of when you all were in St. Louis. Much love and God Bless, from Dionne Liddell (Nuk) and the Ruff family.
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