James "Bobby" Buchanan

James "Bobby" Buchanan obituary, Lenoir City, TN

James "Bobby" Buchanan

James Buchanan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Click Funeral Home - Lenoir City on Nov. 7, 2025.

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James "Bobby" Buchanan, age 72 of Lenoir City went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2025 after many years battling cancer. He was a member of Walk By Faith Christian Church. He was dearly loved by all of his family and friends. Bobby retired from LCUB after 28 years of service. In his younger days, Bobby enjoyed taking his son camping and fishing.
Preceded in death by his parents, J. H. and Lillie Buchanan; sister, Carolyn Acuff; grandparents, Huse Andy Helton and Carrie Lou Helton.
Survived by his wife, Pam Babb; son and daughter-in-law, David and Cindy Buchanan; step daughter, Sarah Babb and fiancé, Matt; sister, Marilyn Helton (husband, Jeff); nephew, Mark Acuff; niece, Angie Acuff; grandchildren, Aaron Coleman, Promise Coleman, Troy Bright and Peyton Bright; niece, Mandy Watson (Jamie); great-nephew Jonathon Watson; along with other family members.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 9th at Walk By Faith Christian Church in Lenoir City. Funeral Services will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Steve Kirby officiating. Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Click Funeral Home for a procession to Lakeview Cemetery for 11 a.m. graveside services.

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