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Jerry Dean Buchanan, age 73, of Marion, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at Hospice of Rutherford County. Jerry was born in Mitchell County on March 12, 1939 and was a son of the late John and Daliey Greene Buchanan. He attended Christian Missionary Alliance Church and was a US Army Veteran. Jerry played many different sports and played baseball in the Industrial Leagues until he broke his leg. After his accident he umpired in the league. He later coached youth basketball in the county and also coached the girls traveling softball team. He was a huge Duke fan. Jerry enjoyed writing and helping others. He enjoyed nature such as hiking, picnics and bird watching. He delighted in making people laugh and he enjoyed seeing them happy. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Saddened by the loss of Jerry are his wife of 40 years, Beth Rader Buchanan of the home; three children, Kevin Buchanan of Cary, Karen Crisp and her husband Stacy of Marion and Kim McMahan and her husband Jeff of Marion; a brother, Johnny Buchanan of Marion; three sisters, Betty Foster of Marion, Ailene Baker of Madison and Barbara Caraway of Mt. Holly; and four grandchildren, Kathryn and Emily Crisp and Hunter and Caroline McMahan.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. in Westmoreland Chapel with Rev. Paul Adelgren officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in McDowell Memorial Park with military honors being provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. Flowers are acceptable and appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution in Jerry's memory are asked by the family to consider Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. | |
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Docia A. Buchanan
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Beth and family,
We look back on the times we spent with Jerry and all of you and recall the laughter and fun we shared. We cherish those special memories that we were priviliedged to be a part of. Tracy and I are very sorry for your loss and will be keeping you all in our prayers. May Jesus give all of you His perfect peace, and may He comfort you during your time of loss. Love, Docia and Tracy Buchanan
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LG AND BESSIE THOMAS
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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JEFF,KIM,BETH,KEVIN,HUNTER AND CAROLINE,WE ARE THINKING ABOUT YOU ALL.YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS.WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF OUR TIMES AT OUR FAMILY GATHERINGS. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.WE LOVE YOU ALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU. WITH LOVE LG AND BESSIE
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Winston M. Hefner
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Beth and family, so sorry to hear of Jerry''s passing, so glad I got to see and talk to him at the reunion in October. He and I were very close friend''s over the years we worked together and went to football games together. He talked me into helping him and Lee Buchanan into helping them call little league football in Mitchell County, but I didn''t last long, but he was cut out for that. May God touch and bless you and the family during this time of loss, a friend Winston Hefner...
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Larry & Carolyn Childers
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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Beth & family,We were saddened by the news of Jerry's passing.He was a true friend and will be greatly missed.You and your family will be in our thoughts and we are praying that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort that only he can give in the dark days ahead.It is never easy to give up a loved one but the memories can't be taken away.Jerry always had a smile and loved to talk and share time with friends.May God Bless.
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Patsy Greer
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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To the family. I am so saddened to hear that Jerry passed away. He was a buddy of mine for many many years. I work for Charter TV. He came in every month and always had a smile on his face. I can remember him aggravating me but I knew it was his way of picking on me. I am so sorry for your loss and Jerry will always be remembered as a friend by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. I will keep you an your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless and keep you. He will always be there when times get to hard to handle, you just have to turn to him for guidance and he will see you thru.
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Darlene Kent
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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Beth,I am so sorry for your loss.I didn't realize he had been sick.I will keep you and family in my prayers.If you need anything please call.I considered him a friend and you were always my friend.Love you.
Darlene
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DAVID&PEGGY GENTRY
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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TO THE FAMILY OF JERRY,
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JERRY PASSING,HE WAS MY FRIEND, HE WAS ONE OF MY SUPERVISORS WHILE WE WORKED AT THE VA HOSPITAL, WE LAUGHED A LOT,WE TALKED, WE EAT LUNCH TOGETHER,THE LAST TIME WE
SAW EACH OTHER IT WAS GOOD FOR ME TO SEE JERRY HE WOULD TELL ME
ABOUT WIFE, CHILDREN,GRAND CHILDERN AND LIFE, TODAY JERRY IS IN THE
PLACE WHERE GOD IS MAY GOD BLESS ALL .SINCERELY, WITH LOVE
DAVID AND PEGGY GENTRY
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Greg & Mary McMahan
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Posted Thu April 26, 2012
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Beth, Kevin, Kim & Jeff, Hunter and Caroline, our hearts are with you all even though we can't be with you in person. How blessed Greg & I have been to have been a part of Jerry's life and to know the wonderful husband, father and Papaw he is. We remember fondly the times spent with our families together at the park at Easter, Tuesday nights at Hazel's for supper, at birthday parties and sporting events for both Hunter and Caroline, and so many other countless events and get-togethers. From the time Jerry and Beth welcomed us into their family when Kim & Jeff got married, it just seems like our families blended seamlessly - that's Love! Greg and I so wish we could be in NC with you all right now, but since we can't, please know that prayers, thoughts, hugs and kisses have been and are coming your way. And if there is anything we can do please let us know. We love you Jerry, and look forward to seeing you again in heaven!
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Doug and Carol Frye
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Posted Thu April 26, 2012
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Beth, We were so sad to hear of Jerry's passing . I always loved Jerry he was one of my favorite cousins. I remember Carol and I going to see him years back when he was in the VA hospital so sick. Everytime we saw Jerry he always would be smiling and he would tell you about his family we loved Jerry very much. Due to sickness Carol has cancer and taking chemo and I'm out of work with my back is the reason we didn't get to come but our prayers are with you and your family.
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Nancy Milligan Hodges
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Posted Thu April 26, 2012
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Beth, June Milligan and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Gene Divens
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Posted Thu April 26, 2012
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I worked with Jerry at the Oteen Veterans Hospital in Housekeeping. He was one of the best supervisors and well respected. I never seen him get mad, always very kind-hearted and humble to all of us. He treated all with respect and dignity. A fine man and a genuine Christian.
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Terry Trull
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Posted Fri April 27, 2012
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Jerry will be missed. The staff and I at the VA have always respected Jerry. He was always happy and had good things to say about all. Sorry I did not hear of his passing until today. I talked with him the last time he was here visiting by himself. He was as strong as always not wanting to give up.
God saw him getting tired when a cure was not to be so he closed his arms around him and whispered "come to me" he didn't deserve what he went through and so God gave him rest. God's garden must be beautiful. He only takes the best. In tears we sway hhim sinking we watched him fade away. Our hearts are broken he fought so hard to stay. But when we saw him sleeping so peacefully free from pain we could not wish him back to suffer pain again.
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Joe & Lavanda Moore
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Posted Fri April 27, 2012
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Dear Beth & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss of Jerry. He was such a dear friend to Joe
at Air Preheater. He enjoyed seeing both of you at the reunion. We are so
sorry that we didn't get to attend the funeral and be with you. Joe had a
doctor's appointment in Asheville at the same time as the funeral. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.May God give you peace.
Joe & Lavanda Moore
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Annette Witthoft
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Posted Mon April 30, 2012
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What a loss!!! Jerry was frequently a patient of mine at the va. He is one of the reasons I kept coming to work every day! I was always glad to see his smiling face and hear his kind words. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
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Melanie,Bethany and Lydia
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Posted Wed May 02, 2012
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Beth, Kim, Jeff, Hunter, and Caroline our prayers are with you as you go though time in your lives. I know how much you will miss Jerry, but you have wonderful memories.
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