Funeral service for Mr. Brett “Buck” Buchanan, age 49, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted at 2 PM on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Todd Gaskill officiating. Burial will follow in Talley Cemetery.
Brett was born on March 28, 1969 in Lincoln County, TN to Jimmy and Diane Buchanan. He worked for Goodman Manufacturing for 30 years. He enjoyed playing baseball and softball. He was an outstanding horseman and was a member of the Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association, he loved trading, and Alabama Football. Brett loved the Lord, his family and was a faithful member of the Howell Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Buchanan passed away on March 22, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife of 16 years, Mandy Smith Buchanan; son, Wyatt Dale Buchanan; brother, Brian Lynn Buchanan of Huntsville, AL; father-in-law, David J. Smith; mother-in-law, Debbie Devereaux; and devoted best friend, Roger Mitchell.
Visitation with the family will be held at 3 PM until 7 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908, or Multi-County Cancer Support Network, in support of the Fabulous Fifties Show, P. O. Box 633, Decherd, TN 37324. Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Buchanan.
55 Comments To "Brett “Buck” Buchanan"
#1 Comment By Freda Kinser Blair On March 22, 2019 @ 6:05 pm
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one! My prayers to all for peace and comfort and God’s blessings.
May all the memories you have shared bring comfort.
#2 Comment By Lisa Brooks Reese On March 22, 2019 @ 6:13 pm
So very sorry..I thought the world of Brett….We got in trouble in first grade for talking too much. Got the whole class in trouble…Never will forget that…
Prayers for you all…
#3 Comment By Wanda Jennings Preston On March 22, 2019 @ 6:37 pm
Diane and Jimmy, My heart aches for you at such a sad time. Praying for comfort for all who loved your son.
#4 Comment By Shay On March 22, 2019 @ 6:43 pm
So sorry to hear this! We had a lot of memories at Mrs.Dyers house for lunch every Sunday for years! He an his wife were so sweet an kind! Praying for the family!!!!
#5 Comment By Monica Means and family On March 22, 2019 @ 6:47 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Brett passing. He seemed to always have a smile on his face whenever we saw him. Keep your memories close to your heart. Prayers for all of you.
#6 Comment By Allen Dale and Lucille On March 22, 2019 @ 7:06 pm
Sorry to hear about. Brett. Praying for you and the family. May the Lord bless and comfort you.
#7 Comment By Brenda Burns On March 22, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Mandy ,Debbie and Family, We are so sorry of the passing of such a Great Man.May God wrap his arms around each of you during this most difficult time.Heaven has just Gained another Angel .Brenda & Big Joe Burns
#8 Comment By John and Sandra Curtis On March 22, 2019 @ 7:36 pm
We are so sorry for you loss Jimmy and Diane! You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!!! God bless!!!
#9 Comment By Dennie & Betty Jo Massey On March 22, 2019 @ 7:39 pm
Jimmy & Diane & Family May GOD Be With You In The Loss Of Your Love One We Have You In Our Payers
#10 Comment By Pam & Bobby Gray On March 22, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
So sorry! Prayers for all of you.
#11 Comment By Phillip and Diane Knowles On March 22, 2019 @ 8:04 pm
Mandy, Jimmy and Diane and family, We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort and guide you through this most difficult time and times to come. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless?
#12 Comment By Joan Edmiston On March 22, 2019 @ 8:09 pm
I worked at Goodman from October 21, 1988-February 12, 2005. I knew Brett and worked with him. So Sorry For Your Loss. Brett was a good man.
#13 Comment By Jenny Toon On March 22, 2019 @ 8:16 pm
So sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet person. Thinking of your family.
#14 Comment By Michelle Sisk On March 22, 2019 @ 8:41 pm
Mandy, Wyatt and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around you and bring you much comfort in the days ahead.
#15 Comment By Judy Moore On March 22, 2019 @ 9:09 pm
Mandy and family so sorry for your lost.
#16 Comment By Tamieka Tate On March 22, 2019 @ 9:46 pm
So sorry for ur loss Mandy…..prayers are with ur family my dear friend❤
#17 Comment By Christi Thompson On March 22, 2019 @ 10:20 pm
Mr. Buchanan and family~my deepest sympathies to you all at this most difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
#18 Comment By Hazel Hyde On March 22, 2019 @ 11:02 pm
Diane and Jimmy, so sorry about the passing of Brett. This is a sad and difficult time for you and your family. My prayers for you all.
#19 Comment By Ben Hazelbaker On March 22, 2019 @ 11:30 pm
Truly one of the greatest guys I have ever met..I am blessed to be able to call Buck my friend..Thank you for all the years of friendship and memories..Buck was one of a kind..My heart breaks for his family..Forever my #5
#20 Comment By Ann Powell On March 23, 2019 @ 12:07 am
Diane, so very sorry to learn of Brett’s passing. You have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. My sympathy to all your family.
#21 Comment By Doris Honea On March 23, 2019 @ 12:32 am
So sorry for the loss of Brett.He was such a Sweet Caring Person.He worked for me in Accessories Dept at Goodman.He always greeted you with his Beautiful Smile..Loved him He will be missed. RIP Brett.My prayers are with you Mandy, Wyatt and all the Family..
#22 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On March 23, 2019 @ 1:27 am
Brett always had a smile on his face from the time we were kids. I will always remember that about him. Please keep all your precious memories close to your heart. Your family is in my prayers during this difficult time of loss.
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
#23 Comment By Hugh Arney On March 23, 2019 @ 1:37 am
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Brett was a wonderful man. I will be praying for your family.
#24 Comment By Joyce Kelso Johnson On March 23, 2019 @ 2:09 am
Diane and Jimmy my heart breaks for you all at this sad time. I did not know Brett but he has had such nice things said him. You will be in my Prayers. Love to your family.
#25 Comment By Anita Johnson On March 23, 2019 @ 2:29 am
My prayers for God’s comfort to surround you in your unimaginable loss.
#26 Comment By Tangie warren On March 23, 2019 @ 3:04 am
My heart is sad Brett was a kind ,gentle person with a heart of gold.Mandy you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
#27 Comment By Karen Gilliam On March 23, 2019 @ 3:43 am
Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss. I pray God’s hands upon you now and in the days to come.
#28 Comment By Betty Lou Dunivan On March 23, 2019 @ 5:10 am
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Live in the comforts that God gives you and the many memories you have.
Blessed be,
Betty Lou
#29 Comment By Mike McAlister On March 23, 2019 @ 11:23 am
So sorry to hear. Melissa and I will be praying for you. May you have peace and comfort knowing Brett is in the arms of the Lord now.
#30 Comment By Glen Douglas On March 23, 2019 @ 12:04 pm
So sorry for your loss.Prayers for comfort in this time for all.
#31 Comment By Jane Shaddy Osgood On March 23, 2019 @ 1:25 pm
There’s no doubt that everyone who ever knew Brett knew that he was the salt of the earth. We are all better people because of his influence on our lives. I will continue to pray for your family, especially for Wyatt. May God bless you with peace that surpasses understanding.
#32 Comment By Donna Pinkstaff Brach On March 23, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
Diane and Jimmy,
My heart aches for you and your family over the loss of your dear son, Brett. He seemed to have touched many lives in a loving, giving way. I know this brings you comfort at this deeply sad time. Thinking of you.
#33 Comment By Mary L Long On March 23, 2019 @ 3:27 pm
I am so sorry.
#34 Comment By Reeves & Janice Hastings Carr On March 23, 2019 @ 3:57 pm
So sorry for your loss. He fought for so long and you all were always there 24/7 to help in any way. May that always be a comfort to you in the days ahead. May God give you peace and comfort.
#35 Comment By Jerry & Mary Myers On March 23, 2019 @ 5:44 pm
We are so sad to hear this Brett was such a wonderful man. We traded Chicken’s with him at the Flea Market and we will miss him dearly.
May God Hold you close In this time ?.
#36 Comment By Cindy Alder On March 23, 2019 @ 6:32 pm
Diane, Jimmy and Family, My heart is broken for you right now! Brett was such a fine young man. His precious memory will always be with you.
#37 Comment By Terry and Jerry McGehee On March 23, 2019 @ 6:41 pm
Ms. Diane and family,
So very sorry to hear this. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Terry and Jerry McGehee
#38 Comment By Sam and Myrtle Mitchner On March 23, 2019 @ 6:57 pm
Hello,
We are sorry for your recent loss. We all look forward to the day when God will completely do away with death and bring our loved one back to life. Revelation 21:3,4
#39 Comment By Judy and Bill Daniels On March 23, 2019 @ 7:04 pm
Mandy and Wyatt praying for you two at this most difficult time in your life God will be with you
#40 Comment By Lana Warren On March 23, 2019 @ 8:29 pm
Diane, Jimmy and all your family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
#41 Comment By Cathy West On March 23, 2019 @ 8:54 pm
I am so sorry for your loss,
Brett was a very sweet & fun loving person. We worked together for a long time. Everyone that knew him loved him. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. RIP Buddy you will be sadly missed.
#42 Comment By Fritts Charlie (Bugs) On March 23, 2019 @ 11:14 pm
Our hearts ache with the passing of those we love with so much passion. But, praise the Lord for graduation day. That day when our soul meets up with those gone before us and awaits for us to meet in Glory in our eternal home for all eternity. Praise God for our salvation!
#43 Comment By Mike McLeod On March 24, 2019 @ 12:02 am
May God hold you in His arms as we hold you in our hearts and prayers.
#44 Comment By Dorothy Small On March 24, 2019 @ 12:05 am
Mr. B. You and your entire family are in my prayers. May God give you comfort and peace in the days to come as you hold fond memories of your son forever in your hearts. Sincerely,
#45 Comment By Judith Moyers On March 24, 2019 @ 12:55 am
To Brett’s family, I am sorry. May you be comforted with all of the good memories that have been shared….
#46 Comment By Troy Fagan On March 24, 2019 @ 8:10 am
It was great to know Buck he was a kind and great man . Always had that smile …It was a pleasure to call him my friend i will be praying for the family that god help them during this sad time .Rip Buck you will truly be missed ….
#47 Comment By Kelly Wilbanks On March 24, 2019 @ 12:41 pm
Mamdy. Wyatt and Family I’m so sorry for your loss. May God be with all of you through this difficult time. Y all r such a sweet family, y’all will be in my prayers.
#48 Comment By Sandy Chapman On March 24, 2019 @ 1:53 pm
Dear Diane, Jimmy & Family-
Am so sad at learning of your Brett’s death. My condolences are heartfelt.
#49 Comment By Rip and Martena Koken On March 24, 2019 @ 2:31 pm
Mandy and Wyatt: We are so sorry to here about Bretts death. We have fond memories of him, especially with the horses and Delights Equalizer. He was a very special dad, husband and friend. We will cherish the time we spent with him. We wish we could make your pain go away.
#50 Comment By Susie Shewry Kutchi On March 24, 2019 @ 4:26 pm
Jimmy, Diane, & family,
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories of Brett sustain you & keep him alive in your hearts.
#51 Comment By Linda Wells On March 24, 2019 @ 4:52 pm
Dianne I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you with the comfort of many sweet memories. I am praying for your family .
#52 Comment By Linda Wells On March 24, 2019 @ 4:54 pm
Dianne I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless you with the comfort of many sweet memories.
#53 Comment By Larry & Peggy Murdock On March 24, 2019 @ 6:42 pm
We are sad to hear about the loss of such a wonderful young father, husband, son & brother. He brought so much joy to our family through the care & generous sharing of the beautiful animals he raised & trained. Our prayers & thoughts are with you during this time of grief.
#54 Comment By Pat Gordon, cousin. On March 24, 2019 @ 10:29 pm
so sorry about your loss. Just remember the good times with Brett and think of him in heaven with Jesus.
#55 Comment By Bill and Jill Stone On March 26, 2019 @ 1:23 am
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Brett. Our prayers go out to the family.