Ricky Lee Buchanan

Rickey " Pepper" Buchanan, Jr, 36, of Charlotte, NC died Friday, May 18, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born February 25, 1976 in Charlotte, NC he was a son of Cayren Strange Lloyd and the late Rickey Lee Buchanan Sr. Pepper had a loving heart, loved his children more than life its self, was a spectacular cook, and enjoyed helping the weak and needy. He enjoyed going to the shooting range, loved music, was an avid Tar Heel Fan and was a mechanic at C.A.R.S. Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Wednesday May 23, 2012 at West Mecklenburg Baptist Church, 9917 Old Dowd Road, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Cecil and Cayren Lloyd of Charlotte; daughter, Emily Renee Buchanan; son, Jacob Lee Buchanan; three brothers, Joseph Lloyd, Steven Nettles, and Cecil Lloyd, Jr; four sisters, Susan Bethea, Anna Lloyd, Tammy Moody and Cecilia Lloyd; his former wife, Ashley McCarthy and a tribe of family members and friends that loved him. He was preceded in death by his father, Rickey Sr, and son, William Lewis Buchanan. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home & Cremation Service Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com.