Carl Patrick Buchanan of Caddo, Okla. passed away on Nov. 22, 2020 in Denison, Texas at the age of 80. Carl was born on August 31, 1940 in Oklahoma City, Okla. to Carl Dee and Chloria Mattie (Bragg) Buchanan. 
Carl graduated from John Marshall High School and attended SOSU. Carl proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam Conflict and retired from the United States Army after 30 years of service.
He married Betty Ann Stark on June 18, 2005. Carl was a truck driver and worked in the transportation business until his retirement. He was a member of the Faith Temple Church and he enjoyed going to That Country Music Place, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. 
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Dee and Chloria Mattie Buchanan; wife, Betty Ann Buchanan; grandparents, Ollie and Ida Bragg; sister, Betty June and grandson, Joey Versa.
Carl is survived by his children: Carl Dee Buchanan, David Patrick Buchanan, Neecy Brown and husband Tasso, Diana Versa and husband JJ, Brenda Hall and husband Bryan, Pam Sivella and husband Clint, Ciara Buchanan, Kendra Buchanan, Matthew Buchanan and Blake Buchanan; step-daughters, Christy Davidson and Paula Fox and husband David; siblings: Willie Buchanan and wife Betty, John Buchanan and wife Barbara and Regina Boucher; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends. 
Funeral services were held Nov. 25, 2020 at Brown’s Funeral Service Chapel.
Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Durant Funeral and Cremation Service.