OBITUARY

James "Jimbo" Oliver Buchanan

November 26, 1940November 28, 2023
Obituary of James "Jimbo" Oliver Buchanan
James “Jimbo” Oliver Buchanan, 83, of Harrisonburg, passed away on November 28, 2023. He was born on November 26, 1940 in Washington County, Virginia and was the son of the late John F. and Nellie “Nell” Campbell Buchanan. He was a truck driver for Smith Transfer for 25 years and a driver and the director of transportation at Red Front Supermarket for an additional 25 years prior to his retirement. He was a member of Mt. Zion Church of the Brethren and member of the local Fraternal Order of Eagles. On December 2, 1959, he married his wife of 64 years, Linda Hoover Buchanan, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Keith D. Buchanan of Memphis, TN and Craig E. Buchanan of Orlando, FL; two grandsons Cody and Dylan; a brother, John Roger Buchanan of Albany, IN; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Buchanan VanHuss and Eleanor Buchanan Lewis. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Pastor Jon Prater officiating. Honoring his wishes, he will be cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyfuneralhomes.com.

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  • FAMILY

  • Linda Hoover Buchanan Wife
  • Keith D. Buchanan Son
  • Craig E. Buchanan Son
  • Cody Grandson
  • Dylan Grandson
  • John Roger Buchanan Brother
  • Numerous Nieces & Nephews
  • Nellie "Nell" Campbell Buchanan Mother (deceased)
  • John F. Buchanan Father (deceased)
  • Betty Buchanan VanHuss Sister (deceased)
  • Eleanor Buchanan Lewis Sister (deceased)

Past Services

Sunday, December 03, 2023

Memorial Service