Raymond Earl Buchanan

October 12, 1948 - February 19, 2017

DRAKESBORO – Raymond Earl Buchanan, Jr., “Doctor Ray”, passed away on February 19, 2017. Ray was born on October 12, 1948, to Edith and Raymond Buchanan, Sr. Ray served in the Air Force for eight years. Ray worked as a Physician’s Assistant for Dr. James Brashear for over 40 years. He was a loving and devoted husband to Margaret “Marge” Buchanan for 47 years. He was a dedicated and caring father to both his sons, Richard and Michael. In his spare time Ray loved to hunt, fish, camp, tend to his beehives, and do many different crafts and projects. Ray is survived by his wife, Marge; his two sons, Richard Buchanan and his wife Debbie Buchanan, and Michael Buchanan; three grandchildren, Jamie Buchanan-Wood and her husband, Josh Wood, Joe Buchanan, and Drew Buchanan; his sister Betty Fitzpatrick and her husband Louis Fitzpatrick; and his brother Barry Buchanan and his wife, Roxanne Buchanan. He also has several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who were like family to him. Special acknowledgements to the following: Robert and Karon Brown; and his work family, Katrina Huff, Karson Cavitt, and Lindsey Watkins. The family would like to thank Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital, Tucker Funeral Home, and the many medical professionals, friends, and everyone that knew Ray for their support and assistance during our time of sorrow. A private service was held for Ray and his immediate family as per his wishes. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Raymond Buchanan Memorial Fund, c/o Tucker Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548, Central City, KY 42330. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.

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You were always loved. Though miles kept us apart, you were never forgotten and never will be. RIP my cuz. Always Buddy to me!

Dear Brother I know you are now with our mother in heaven. I love you forever.

Bless you all in this time of loss, i am sure it makes your hearts smile that Uncle Buddy is with Grandmom in heaven. I wish that the Lord will wrap his loving peace around you all..

Ray, or "Uncle Ray",as my sister and I called him, was a such a special man. He always had a smile for us, a joke, and a big hug and kiss on the cheek, every time we saw him. He turned what would normally be an unnerving experience for a kid, going to the doctor, into something we would get excited about. Ray was our doctor throughout our lives, and he was more than a doctor to us. He was there, to help, however he could, with whatever we were going through, and tried to help me when i was going through some of my worst. I can't count the times that his big bear hug was literally the best medicine I could've gotten. His laugh was contagious, and would literally make one feel better, just hearing it. We loved you Uncle Ray, and I am grateful to have had you as part of my life. Even if you laughed at me every time Grandmother would have to chase me with the needle, to give me a shot in the hip. You are already greatly missed.

Good man

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

I will never forget him. He had such a good heart. He made going to the doctor enjoyable for all. Prayers for the family.

will never forget Dr. Ray. he predicted the day my daughter would be born bk in 87, but said she would be a boy. will never forget the morning she was born, he knocked on my room door and said can i come in, he was so tickled he was right, she was a girl but her name is sam,lol. he carried her allover the clinic bragging to everyone when she went for her first checkup. i will never forget u.Dr. Ray. u were one of a kind.

Buddy was friend,cousin and great playmate. Although time and distance kept us apart I'll hang on to my great memories we had together as long as I can. Rest in peace cousin.

My son and I both got to know Ray as my sons doctor, my son thought Ray was the only doctor he was suppose to see and wouldn't go to anyone except Ray. Great man and doctor he will truly be missed in are hearts We will miss you Ray

I am glad that I had the privilege of knowing Ray. He made my trips to Doc's office memorable.

Marge and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Ray's death. Ray was a good friend to me and my family through many years of working with him. He could always be counted on to listen patiently and advise wisely. He will be greatly missed by my family as well as the many friends and patients who depended on him to go over and above the call of duty to care for them. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sorrowful time. This world has truly lost a great man. He will not be forgotten. Betty Neal and family

Mam'ma , Mike and Family - sorry to hear about your loss. Much love and many prayers - Foxie & Dennis

The world is a little sadder with out you! Love you Margie and praying and thinking about you.

Always Buddy to me

One of a kind.. you could not be around Doc. and not laugh or Smile.. He was always helpful, he will never know how much we appreciated the things he did for our family... making house calls he gave my dad a few more years to be with us.. he was just a great person and friend.. God Bless your family.. We love you so much...Praying for comfort in your time of sorrow.. he will be missed so much..

Ray Man (as I called him) and I have been friends for over 35 years. He was a hunting "buddy" and a fishing "partner". I wish I had a dollar for every fish we caught together. He always told me when we would be working on a project that "I was thinking too much". He was right, he said said keep it simple. He always made me laugh about something. I thank God for the many memories I will always have until I see him in Heaven some day. You will be sadly missed. Robert

Me and my family were so sad to hear of Dr. Ray's passing. He was a great man and physician. May he Rest In Peace with "our great physician" our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed and tucked in our hearts forever.

Michael, please know that you and your mom are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Buddy was one of the few cousins I was privileged to grow up with. I will love and miss him always. R.I.P

Mam'ma - Mike and family, sorry to hear about your loss. I will never forget the visits to KY & Utah and all the "shenanigans" Buddy would instigate - great memories - Many prayers & much love, Foxie & Dennis

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Buddy was one of the few of my precious cousins I was privileged to be around growing up. I will miss you always. My heart is heavy with your loss.

Ray was a great guy and has been doctoring me and my family for many years! He will be greatly missed. Prayers for Marge and the entire family.

I loved my brother and so sad that I will never get to see him and talk to him again.I choose to remember all the good times we had when we were growing up and later we lived in different cities but we would get together in Lexington with him and Marge to have lunch and talk. I will miss him.

Buddy was one of the many cousins i grew up with. Rest In Peace Buddy, you will be missed! Love Bonnie(Mitchell) Bowman

Ray was a great physician himself even tho his title was physicians assistant. He never missed a diagnosis on me. He will be missed. Prayers to his family and friends.

Buddy spent several summers with the Hamms when we were kids, on our small farm in Scott County Kentucky. We did about everything you could imagine that boys would do on the farm. Buddy was crazy like the rest of us and a lot of fun to be with. R.I.P. Buddy

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