Mr. Jonathan Wayne Buchanan, age 64, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at his residence.
Mr. Buchanan was born in Washington County and son of the late Noah Edward & Ruby Evelyn Drain Buchanan. He was also preceded in death by grandparents, L.E. Drain, Sr., & Pearl Bayless Drain, and Noah & Lourenda Buchanan.
He was a member of the East Unaka Christian Church where he served as Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and sang in the Praise Band.
Mr. Buchanan was a United States Navy Veteran having served during Vietnam.
He retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 291/2 years.
Mr. Buchanan was a volunteer for the Agape Women Services and proud to be a part of the Emmaus Community. He enjoyed catfish fishing and never met a stranger.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy Stayer Buchanan, Johnson City; daughters, Amy Buchanan Rigsby (Richard), and Heather Buchanan Grindstaff (Jay); son, Jonathan Edward Buchanan (Samantha); grandchildren, Hannah Rigsby, Blake Grindstaff, Loren Grindstaff, Eric Rigsby, Avery Gillen-Rexroad, Stella Gillen-Rexroad, and Jonathan Noah Buchanan; brother, Bill Buchanan; cousins, Pat Bonner, Jimmy Buchanan, Cindy Buchanan, Jan Davis, Jerry Huffine, and Shirley Huffine; aunts and uncles, Judy & Mac Jenkins and Margaret Buchanan.; and two nieces and one nephew.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 26, 2015, 7:30 PM at East Unaka Christian Church with Dr. Wayne Emery and Mr. Eddie Macalister officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 PM prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday, March 27, 2015 at Telford Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Blake Grindstaff, Eric Rigsby, Richard Rigsby, Jay Grindstaff, Mac Jenkins, Tony Stayer, Mark Stayer, George Walsh and Bill Buchanan.
Memorial donations may be to East Unaka Christian Church 1201 E. Unaka Ave. Johnson City, TN 37601.
07/29/2020
Jonathan Buchanan
Happy Birthday DAD, miss you so much.
Jesus interceeds for us. Jesus is the final
word he says there are four sides the New
Jerusalem and I have asked my family to meet me
at the middle east gate. There is comfort in
knowing Jesus has made away for us to all be
together in the end. thank you Jesus.
I am your cousin, your father Clyde is my
father's brother James Stayer. So we are
cousins.
I hope you have comfort in the Lord, He heals
us. God bless you and your family and loved
ones and I will see you at the middle east gate
of New Jerusalem. My love to you and yours,
stay blessed, mariea ;-)
Jesus interceeds for us. Jesus is the final
word he says there are four sides the New
Jerusalem and I have asked my family to meet me
at the middle east gate. There is comfort in
knowing Jesus has made away for us to all be
together in the end. thank you Jesus.
I am your cousin, your father Clyde is my
father's brother James Stayer. So we are
cousins.
I hope you have comfort in the Lord, He heals
us. God bless you and your family and loved
ones and I will see you at the middle east gate
of New Jerusalem. My love to you and yours,
stay blessed, mariea ;-)
I am so sorry for your loss! Cindy and
Family,please know you are in my thoughts and
prayers!!Cindy,I am always here if you need to talk
or just visit!!
I was very saddened to learn of Johnny's passing. He was a very good friend and we will all miss him. All of us are much richer for knowing him and having a good friend like him. He will be extremely missed by me, and all the classmates of JHS class of 1968. May all of you in his family take rest and peace in The Lord and His will.
03/31/2015
juanita leach church
So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was one kind man. I
didn't see him too often after high school but when I did he
always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by many who
knew and loved him.
03/30/2015
Fern and Norman White (Joanna's parents)
May God bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow...
It was a pleasure to play football with you at JHS and the many ups and downs we encountered as we moved forward in our quest to win the Watauga Conference. We tried our hardest, but we didn't always prevail, God speed to you and fair winds and following seas Johnny B.
Johnny always carried himself well as a christian,
family man and friend. I will miss those times he
would come to the store and while we were working on
his truck we would sit in the office and talk about
the Lord. He loved his church and family so much.
What an inspiration he was to me. I will miss you my
friend. See you again in glory.
03/27/2015
Sharon Wexler Read
My sympathy to all of the family. Johnny’s passing is such a loss. So many sad and heavy hearts. We went to high school together. He was such a good friend and a kind person to everyone. This never changed throughout the years. He will be terribly missed.
Sorry to read of Johnny's death. He was one of my best friends in high school (Jonesboro Class of 1968). We kept in contact at Eastman over the years and was always a pleasure to talk with him.
God Bless the Buchanan family. Rest In Peace.
03/26/2015
Sam and Judy Keen
Sympathy to all your family during this difficult time. We have
fond memories of our early days at the softball field. May you
find comfort in special memories.
03/26/2015
gary and sharon woods
WE WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH JOHNNY. I PLAYED
FOOTBALL WITH JOHNNY. REMEMBER GOING OUT AND DOING
A FEW WITH JOHNNY AND CHERYL CAREY. WE HAD FUN
THAT NIGHT. HE WAS A GOOD QB. I TOO WAS A NAVY
VETERAN DURING VIETNAM. WE DID'NT HAVE MUCH
CHOICE. JOHNNY WAS A FRIEND, GOOD MAN AND A VET.
LIKE ME. MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND RECEIVE HIM
INTO HIS LOVING ARMS.
GARY M. WOODS USN
03/26/2015
Palmer & Debi Holbrook
Please know that we are so very sorry for your
loss. Our prayer for the family is for strength
and peace during this difficult time.
03/26/2015
peter & elisabeth maroukas
dear heather, jay, blake, loren, & cindy,
we were saddened and shocked to read jon' passing
in today's paper. we met jon & cindy @ on of jay's birthday parties. you have our sympathies.
03/25/2015
Roesmary Meredith RN
Heather, I was so sorry to hear of your Fathers death. I have been praying for you and your family. Having just gone through this a few months ago myself I can honestly say I know what you are going through. One comfort we have is that we will see our loved ones again!
My good friend, brother in Christ. Always willing to talk and always a good listener. When illness was discovered, pain ensued, never, not one time did he ever leave God out of the equation, Always Gods in control! That's why death has no sting and the grave has no hold. Love you my brother, until reunion time.
Cindy,
I am so sorry to read of Johnny's death. I all your neighbor and live across the street, He chatted with me on FB, not long ago, He invited me to church. I have been in your shoes. If
you need me, I am a few steps away at 926-7392.
I can only imagine what he did when he saw Jesus, Ruby and his Dad. You are I my prayers.
Phyllis Moody
03/25/2015
Lisa Payne Morley
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. We will
always remember Johnny's smile and wonderful laugh. He
was such a warm, kind person, and we will always be thankful
for the blessing of his friendship. God bless, Joe and Brenda
Payne and children
03/25/2015
Brent & Lisa Robbins
Cindy and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you
during the time. John was a wonderful and we were honored
to call him friend. We love you.
