Jarold Wright Buchanan

“JERRY” JAROLD WRIGHT BUCHANAN July 19, 1940 - September 2, 2024 Jerry Buchanan as he was known to family and friends was born in Bastian, Bland County, Virginia on July 19, 1940. He was the oldest son of William Wright and Vivian Leigh (Sarver) Buchanan. Jerry graduated from Bland County High School in 1957 and then attended Nashville Auto & Diesel College in Nashville, TN. Upon graduating trade school, Jerry joined the US Army National Guard. Sometime in the late 1950s the Buchanan family moved to Haymarket, VA to the home next door of the Utz family who had a beautiful blonde-haired daughter Jerry found attractive. Jerry learned that the blonde’s name was Glenna but was known to all her family as Etta. Jerry was still in the National Guard and worked during the week but when he was home on the weekends, Etta and her family would invite him and his family to attend church with them at Centreville Assembly of God. On one of those Sunday mornings Jerry made the decision to become a follower of Jesus Christ and he was a faithful follower until his death. Jerry and Etta dated for three years before they married on February 26, 1966 in Manassas, VA. Jerry became a much-in-demand diesel mechanic working for various companies across the USA before working as an independent contractor. Even after retirement, Jerry would get called back to work or be flown to some unique job around the country due to his expertise. From the first days of their marriage, Jerry and Etta became very active and faithful members at the church and he became a serious student of the bible. Though quiet in nature with a wonderful laugh you could never forget, over the years Jerry served the church as deacon, trustee, Sunday school superintendent, and missions secretary. Not only did he correspond with the missionaries personally, but the 4th Sunday was always Missions Sunday and you could count on an update from Jerry with a personal letter from some of our missionaries. Jerry was also active in the church bus ministry and used his expertise to keep the church buses running in great shape. Jerry loved bluegrass music, auto racing (Daytona 500) and watching the history channel. Until his health no longer permitted, he and Etta enjoyed many trips, including Florida and their favorite place, Chincoteague Island, Virginia where they enjoyed watching the various types of wildlife. Jerry is survived by his wife Etta (Glenna) and two sisters, Margaret Ann Capito, and Candy Buchanan along with many nieces and nephews. Jerry was predeceased by his parents and his brother “Bucky” (Allan) Buchanan. In lieu flowers, please support YOUR FAVORITE MISSIONARY. A grave side service will be held on Monday, September 16, 20242 at 10:00 AM in Stonewall Memory Gardens.