James Preston Buchanan

November 25, 1956 - July 28, 2018

James Preston Buchanan, 61, passed away suddenly at his home Saturday, July 28, 2018. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He loved to work on hot rods, fishing, going for walks and the New York Yankees. James is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Douglas Hess Buchanan and his father, Thomas Preston Buchanan; his sister, Barbara Buchanan; and grandson, Jordan Woods. James is survived by his wife, Colleen Buchanan who he has been with for 36 years; son, Jessie Buchanan and wife Casey of Sugar Grove; daughters, Kim Woods and husband Chris of Marion, and Brandy Sexton of Bristol, TN; brothers, Glen and Buddy Buchanan of Marion; sister, Becky Guy and husband Kenny of Cimora, VA; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2:00 PM with Pastor Sam Haynes officiating. Arrangements especially for Mr. Buchanan and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.