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- Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home ? Sebring
James W. Buchanan
February 17, 1938 ? March 5, 2023
James W. Buchanan, age 85, passed away on Sunday March 5, 2023 in Ft. Pierce Florida. He was born on February 17, 1938 in Mathews, Virginia, the son of James Elwood and Hazel Claire (Bassett) Buchanan. James proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, retiring after 20+ years. After retirement from the US Air Force, he worked for the State of Florida Department of Corrections, retiring after 20+ years. He was a member of St. John?s Methodist Church, enjoyed fishing, gardening, making things, spending time with family, and loved to put puzzles together. James is survived by his wife ? Emeliana; daughters ? Anna Marie Lightsey (David, Jr.); Audrey Lynn Kuipers (Scott). Also surviving are six grandchildren ? Sara Marie Thompson (Reese), Eric Michael Thompson, Jr. (Kaylie), Gavin Bob Driggers (Andrea); Trey Lightsey (Brooke); Jayce Kuipers; Allison Mucherino (Dante); 2 great- grandchildren ? Oaklyn Grace Helvey, Opal Everleigh Driggers. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John?s Methodist Church. A visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 3:00pm at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home. Burial to be held Monday, March 13, 2023 at 10:00am at Sarasota National Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1938 - 2023 (85 years)
, d. 23 Mar 1996, Mathews County, Virginia