James "Bill" BuchananJames William “Bill” Buchanan passed away early November 15, surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on September 20, 1956. An Air Force brat, he grew up on bases in Alabama, and even spent time in Turkey.
As a young man he asked Jesus into his heart and his actions were always a testimony to that fact.
While earning his business degree from the University of Georgia he fell in love with the campus and the Bulldogs and never lost his enthusiastic support for his alma mater.
He married Nancy Meyerhoeffer in Warner Robins on January 23, 1982. In 1987 they brought their two young daughters to Fayetteville and have lived here for the last 21 years.
Bill began his career in the mortgage business, and then moved on to residential construction. No matter what he pursued, Bill was well known for his business sense as well as his honesty and integrity. He was a mentor and teacher to many as well as a friend and confidante. People always came to Bill for advice and support, knowing that he would lend a helping hand and give freely without ever expecting or asking for anything in return. He was truly a selfless person and the rock and peacemaker of his family. Bill had what could only be described as a “different” sense of humor, and loved to laugh and make others laugh. He took great joy in teasing his nieces and nephews; once absolutely convincing them that his name was “Uncle Bob”, not “Uncle Bill”. He was very tenderhearted with children and animals; donating generously to many charities and often bringing home strays to love. He could always be found with a puppy or kitten on his lap. Family was his number one priority and he was never happier than when surrounded by all his loved ones. He was a devoted, selfless, and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend and will be greatly and sorely missed. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his two daughters, Meredith and Megan and her husband Lee Harris, his parents John and Pat Buchanan of Warner Robins, his brother Richard, sister-in-law Patty, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mike and Myra Meyerhoeffer, and his nieces and nephews, Page and Curtis Buchanan, Kirstin, Nolan and Sallie Kate Meyerhoeffer, and his father-in-law, Dr. Ward Meyerhoeffer.
We will miss him and think of him everyday, but rejoice in knowing that he is in heaven, he is at peace, and we will see him again. Arrangements are being provided by the Mowell Funeral Home of Fayetteville, and a memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Fayetteville First Baptist at 5:30 PM in the Overton Chapel, with a reception following. Those desiring, may make contributions to Operation Smile or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home – Fayetteville- www.mowellfuneralhome.com