1935
2019
George Baskerville Buchanan
December 15, 1935 - April 8, 2019
Danville
George Baskerville Buchanan, Jr., 83, passed away at his home on Monday, April 8, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born December 15, 1935 in Appomattox, VA, he was the son of the late George and Rosa Buchanan. George grew up working in his father's Appomattox barber shop, attaining his barber's license while honing his pool shark skills during his teenage years.
While earning his business degree from Lynchburg College, George supported himself by continuing his work as a barber. Upon graduation he moved to Richmond, VA, to work for Mutual of Omaha as an insurance adjuster. There, he met his wife, Sarah, which eventually brought him to Danville in 1965 to work for his father-in-law's family plywood business. George founded Danville Plywood and successfully grew the company for twenty years. His passion for real estate and development began in Danville during the 70's and 80's culminating with the opening of the Patricia Grand Hotel in Myrtle Beach, SC in 1988. He continued developing, owning and operating multiple oceanfront resorts in Myrtle Beach with his most recent project opening in June, 2018.
An adoring family man, George always generously included his entire clan and special friends on frequent memorable trips to countless spectacular destinations. We will greatly miss our precious husband/Dad/Poppy/friend! His philanthropy was far-reaching and has impacted so many lives as he gave both personally and through foundations.
Along with his parents, George was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Sarah J. Buchanan, and by his first grandchild, Ian Buchanan. George is survived by: his wife, Bonnae, his step-daughter, Courtney Blake of San Francisco, CA; his children, Sally Alexander and husband, Ray, George Buchanan, III, and Sandy Buchanan and wife, Julie; his grandchildren, Sarah Todd Cline, Morgan Alexander, and Bebe and Annie Buchanan, all of Greensboro, NC.
The family will celebrate George's life at West Main Baptist Church on Saturday, April 13th at 2 p.m. A reception will follow at the Buchanan residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to JDRF, Wounded Warrior Project or Danville Life Saving Crew.
Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street is serving the Buchanan family. Online condolences may be directed to www.townesfuneralhome.com.
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Wayne Swann
Coworker
January 22, 2020
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your father, husband and grandfather. It was an honor to have known such a great person and he will truly be missed. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
The Alabama Theatre Family
April 19, 2019
Sending my prayers to Mr. B's family. I work at one of his resorts in Myrtle Beach. He will be deeply missed by all of his employees.
Cathy Locklear
April 18, 2019
a loved one
April 12, 2019
Norris and I own a condo at the Dunes Village Resort in Myrtle Beach and had so much respect for Mr. Buchanan over years. He will be missed by all that knew him. We send our deepest sympathy to all his family and pray that God will give you peace in this time of your loss
Norris & Dianne Williams
April 12, 2019
Norris & Dianne Williams
Acquaintance
April 12, 2019
Rosalyn Starcher
April 12, 2019
My sympathy to the family. My late husband George Mowbray knew George well. Barbara M. Brown
April 12, 2019
Prayers of peace and comfort to you all.
Kathy Harmon
April 11, 2019
I worked for George on many projects over the past 20 years and he was a great guy to work for. I am so sorry for your loss
Ted Hucks
April 11, 2019
George was such a remarkable man. Truly one of a kind! I will greatly miss his smiling face and sweet demeanor.
April Fallen
Friend
April 10, 2019
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