Robert A. Buchanan's Obituary
Robert A. Buchanan, Sr., 54, of Decatur passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Robert was born January 31, 1959 in Decatur, the son of William Lee and Patricia A. (Hedenberg) Buchanan. He was an auto mechanic and worked for 18 years at Expertune in Decatur.
He is survived by his children: Amy Buchanan and Robert Buchanan, Jr. of Decatur, and stepson, Joshua Buchanan of NE; granddaughter, Emily Ann Nicole Short of Decatur; step grandchildren: Cameron Buchanan and Austin Buchanan of NE; sisters: Naomi (Phillip) Workman of Decatur, Patricia Ray of TN, Margie Landtrip of MS, and Tanya Ross of Decatur; brothers: Archie Scarlette of NV, William Buchanan, Jr., of MN, and Donald Buchanan of NE; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services to celebrate his life will be 10 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2013 at Calvary Baptist Church, Decatur.
Special thanks to Dr. Estrada-Garcia and the entire staff at Cancer Care for the terrific care given to Robert and his family.
The Buchanan family is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral and Cremation Services, 2801 Monroe St, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, share memories, and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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