Robert L. Buchanan

Robert L. Buchanan Sr., 79, of Vienna, WV was called home Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from the Cedar Grove Assisted Living Center.

He was born on September 17, 1940 at his parents’ home in Wood County. He was the oldest son of the late Hollie Lee “Buck” Buchanan and the late Retta Edith”Bunny” Buckley Buchanan.

He owned and operated Buchanans Truck & Auto in Vienna, WV for several years, and retired from Arrow Concrete.

He enjoyed stock car racing in his younger years and being his sons #1 Pit Crew Leader. Robert was a longtime member of the Vienna Lions Club and he was a Baptist by faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Ann (Marshall) Buchanan and one brother; James Weldon Buchanan. He is survived by his children; Robert Lee Buchanan Jr., Rebecca Ann Wells (Larry), and Randy Brooks Buchanan (Heather). Grandchildren: Justin Wells (Whitney), Jessie Bradley (Justin), Derek Bates, Brooke Buchanan, Courtney Buchanan, Travis Layne, and Cassandra Layne, 1 great-grandchild; River Grace Wells, 1 sister; Kathryn “Kay” Wilson (Daniel) of Grove City, OH, and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation service will be Friday, September 4, 2020, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2:00 pm with Pastor Jason Stutler officiating. Burial will be Sunset Memory Gardens.