Lewis Buchanan Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 31, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

Lewis Buchanan Sr.

May 19, 1939 - March 31, 2026 (86 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Lewis Buchanan Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 31, 2026 in Roanoke, Virginia

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Lewis Buchanan Sr.

May 19, 1939 - March 31, 2026 (86 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

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Lewis Buchanan Sr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Lewis Buchanan Sr. of Roanoke, Virginia, departing on March 31, 2026 at the age of 86. Lewis leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lewis Buchanan Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bascum Hubert and Nannie Elizabeth Broyles Buchanan. He is survived by: his wife Lucy; his children, Donna Sigman (David) of Van Wyck, SC, Dawn Graham (Buddy) of Cheraw, SC, Melanie Smith (Steve) of Greer, SC and Harry Buchanan of Roanoke, VA; his grandchildren, Justin Hollingsworth, Brent Hollingsworth (Jordanne), Kate Graham, Samantha Brigman (Joshua), Emily Graham, Alex Smith (Mareena), Sara Staalman (David), Caroline Seiber (Sinjin), Erika Edwards, Jack Buchanan (Kate), Kevin Buchanan and Troy Buchanan; his great grandchildren, Stella Brigman, Elliott Staalman, Lewis Seiber, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Levi Staalman, Lennon Edwards, Kacey Brigman, Ember Seiber and Kip Smith; and his siblings, Diane Oliver of Morganton, NC and Bruce Buchanan of St Johns, FL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation (http://www.t2t.org) or Children's Cancer Partners (http://www.childrenscancerpartners.org) in gratitude of the assistance provided during great-grandson Levi's leukemia treatment.

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