Brian Lee Buchanan, 54, departed his earthly presence on Friday, June 5, 2015 in Norfolk, VA. Born on August 26, 1960 in Seattle, Washington, he was the son of Martin and Marilyn Buchanan. Brian was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and later worked as Web Designer. When not working, he enjoyed relaxing in the Outer Banks and listening to music. But his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. Brian will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish his loving memory are his wife, Sherri Lynn Buchanan of Virginia Beach; two sons, James C. Gejoff and his wife, Jennifer of Middletown, PA, Ryan T. Buchanan and his wife, Crystal of Nashua, NH; a daughter, Stephanie L. Wilkinson and her husband, Jerry of Virginia Beach, VA; his mother, Marilyn Buchanan; eight grandchildren, Ashlynn Cordova, Robert Cordova, Misty Gejoff, William Wilkinson, Savannah Wilkinson, Darrian Buchanan, Jay Gejoff, Brian Buchanan; two brothers, Jeffery Buchanan of Ohio, Brad Buchanan of Michigan; three sisters, Julie A. Hess of Ohio, Cynthia Edwards of Washington, Suzanne Gribble of Washington; chosen sister, Jennifer Garman of Massachusetts; and numerous loving nieces and nephews from east to west. Brian was predeceased by his father Martin Buchanan.
A celebration of Brian’s life, with military honors, will be held Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 7:00 p.m. at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 5401 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Rev. Rob Pittman will officiate the service.
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Thank you, Mr. Buchanan, for your service to our country.
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It was great working with Buck in the Navy. We were stationed together on USS Yellowstone AD-41. We played cards together and went out drinking a few times. I only recently found him on Facebook. Wish we could have visited again.
Sherri, I am so sorry for your loss. I think of you and Brian often. I will be unable to attend Wednesday’s service as I will have surgery. But, know that y’all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, Lanette
Sherri, we are both so sorry for your loss, I know no amount of words can fill that void you are feeling, but you don’t have a void, he is right there with you in your heart. Brian was very lucky to have such a strong woman by his side through this difficult journey he was faced with. I know it doesn’t seem fair but god wanted him up there with him, where he he can live peacefully and pain free..I know Brian wants you to live on peacefully as well. If there is one woman that can handle any situation its you sherri! Always have a smile on your face regardless of what’s going on. I look up to you for that and hope I have your same spirit as the years go on. We love you sherri❤
It was an honor and a privilege to have known Brain and that he trusted in my care. I am sorry I could not have done more. His smile and sense of humor will always be remembered. What I will also remember is that he lived life to the fullest no matter what it threw at him. Know that you, Brian Buchanan, will not be forgotten. The world is just a little darker without you here to cause a little mischief !