James J. "Jim" Buchanan, 76, of LaGrange, Indiana, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Majestic Care of Goshen.

He was born May 2, 1946, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Verlin and Emily (O'Neill) Buchanan.

On March 17, 1994, he married Jerilyn Himes.

He honorably served in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Buchanan was a realtor. He also was the bar manager at VFW Post 2749 in Kendallville for over 20 years.

Jim was a member of American Legion Post 381 in Rome City.

Surviving are his wife, Jerilyn Buchanan of LaGrange; three daughters, Kelly (Mike) Ragland of Virginia, Jessica (Justin) German of Elkhart, and Angela Colwell of LaGrange; a son, Kyle Buchanan of California; nine grandchildren, Trent Ragland, Travis Ragland, Trace Ragland, Shaylise Buchanan, Dacoda Yerington, Taylor Yerington, Connor German, Caiden German, and Sophia German; two great-grandchildren, Hazel Crump and Hudson Salizar; and two brothers, Dick (Terri) Buchanan of Fort Wayne and Kevin Buchanan of Muncie.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Ginger Fricker; and a brother, Charlie Buchanan.

Per Jim's wishes there will be no visitation or services.

Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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