James A. Buchanan, 80, of Mount Ayr, Iowa died Saturday, October 8, 2016 at his home.
He was born November 22, 1935 to John and Wilma Buchanan in Tingley, Iowa. After his schooling Jim joined the U.S. Air Force. He married Kathleen Bromwich in 1957 in England. They lived in England and later returned to the United States where he continued his service, retiring from the Air Force after 20 years. Jim began working for civil services at the VA Hospital in Cheyenne. Kathleen passed away in 1999.
Jim married Clara Buck in 2009 and they made their home in Mount Ayr, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, Clara; two sons, John (Angie) Buchanan and Gary (Patricia) Buchanan; a daughter, Terry (Bill) Frantsi; brother in law, Eldon (Donna) Adkisson; and Six grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at The Rugged Cross Chapel at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.