James E. ''Buck'' Buchanan

James E. “Buck” Buchanan, age 66 of Pigeon Forge, died Friday, November 1, 2002 at the Baptist Hospital of East Tennessee. Buck joined the United States Marine Corp in March, 1953, where he did his basic training at Paris Island, South Carolina. He was sent to Camp Pendleton, California for Advanced Combat Training, and then was sent to Korea for 14 months, returned with the 1st. Marine Division, then was transferred to San Diego as a Sea Going Marine. He served on the USS Meggis, then went back to Korea, Okinawa, and Guam for 2 ½ years before returning to Point Loma, San Diego, where he spent his last 6 months. While serving at Point Loma, Buck was in a naval movie called “Hellcats of the Navy”, starring Ronald and Nancy Reagan. He was their CO Driver for the film. He was discharged in 1957 and returned to West Virginia. He was a member of Edgemont Church of God, Newport, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Nettie Buchanan, and brother, Timothy Buchanan. Survivors: Wife: Katrina Buchanan Daughter and Son-in-law: Vickie and Russell Stowers of Tazwell Step-sons: SMSgt. James M. Atchley of Little Rock Air Force Base, Robert C. Atchley of Sevierville; Ronald C. Atchley, Jr. of Morristown, Tennessee Granddaughters: Amanda Stowers and Kortney Atchley Sisters and Brothers-in-law: Beatrice and Donald Keene of Sword’s Creek, Virginia, Wanda Gholson of Arnold, Missouri, Shirley and Harold Dash of War, West Virginia; Betty and Cal Paige of Descanso, California, Brenda Pickrell of Smyrna Georgia Brother: Calvin Buchanan of Akron, Ohio Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law: Pansy and Sheller Johnson of Hampton, Tennessee, Johnnie and Kenneth Marks of Hampstead, North Carolina Special friends: Louise Mandrell, Sandy and Lou Weiss, Hubert and Anna Ruth Franklin Funeral service 7 PM Sunday in the West Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. James McFalls officiating. Interment 11 AM Monday in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends 4-7 PM Sunday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)