Dr. Ralph William Buchanan, Jr.

Dr. Ralph William Buchanan, Jr., 54, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 4th, after a long battle with cancer. Ralph was born in Decatur, Georgia. He attended Aquinas High School in Augusta, GA, and later graduated from Furman University. Ralph received a Masters Degree in International Affairs from Florida State University and graduated from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his Internship and Residency in Anesthesia at the University of South Florida, Tampa. Dr. Buchanan was an Anesthesiologist at Advent Health Hospital Daytona Beach, Florida. He appreciated and loved his co-workers and was a great advocate for his patients. Ralph enjoyed painting and making pottery with his daughter, Bridget. He also enjoyed playing guitar, kayaking in the Tomoka River and walking his dog, Copper, in the Tomoka State Park. Ralph loved the woods in South Carolina where he grew up and intended one day to return. He is survived by his daughter, Bridget Buchanan; parents, Ralph Sr. and Geine Buchanan; two sisters, Michele (Jimmy) Metts and Laurie (Tony) Jimenez; nephews, Christopher McDowell, William (Megan) McDowell and Daniel Jimenez; nieces Erin McDowell, Maggie Jimenez and Caroline Jimenez. The family would like to thank all the friends, coworkers and Sunday afternoon visitors for their kindness and support during this long year. Also, they express their gratitude for the Celebration of Life that was held at Advent Health Hospital, Daytona by AHMG Anesthesia and Advent Health Daytona Beach. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ralph's name to the Aquinas High School Library Fund. The Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 5 o’clock at Posey Funeral Directors, 1307 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC, with visitation following until 7 o’clock. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday afternoon, October 7th, at 1 o’clock at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 139 Way of Peace North Augusta, SC. Rev. Richard Wilson celebrant. Interment will follow in the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Columbarium on the church grounds. Following the services, the family invites friends to join them for a celebration of life reception from 3 until 5 o’clock at the Crown Plaza, 1060 Center Street, North Augusta, SC 29841. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

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Dr. Ralph William Buchanan, Jr.

September 4, 2022