Dale Ray Buchanan

May 19, 1942 - February 24, 2018

Dale Ray Buchanan, age 75, of Louisiana, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at the Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. Dale was born May 19, 1942 in Hannibal, the son of Carl and Lillian Gertrude Watts Buchanan. After Dale’s father passed away, he was raised by his step-father William Dale. Survivors include son Dale R. Buchanan II of Louisiana; grandchildren Kelsie Vance, Devyn Vance, Connor Vance and Samantha Jennings; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Mariann Vance; siblings Tommy Adkins, Mary Lou Holland, Glenn Buchanan and Jackie Dale. Dale lived most of his life in Louisiana and was a carpenter. He was a member of the carpenters union and the Elk’s Lodge. He enjoyed drinking coffee and was an avid card player. Dale was a dedicated grandfather. Cremation rites were under the direction of Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana.