Joe Buchanan Obituary

Joe
It´s snowing out. So beautiful and peaceful

Merry Christmas in Heaven Brother

Sending birthday wishes to you Big Brother...

Still so very happy I had you in this life. Watch over us with your beautiful soul! HappyHeavenlyBirthday, Joe.

Missing you and seeing your light in the beautiful sunsets we´ve been having. Loving you still and thinking of you often.

Merry Christmas Big Daddy...

HeavenlyHappyBirthday, my best male friend. Hug my Sista for me too! Miss ya’ll!

Happy Birthday Big Daddy

Happy Fourth Of July Big Daddy....

I felt your touch in the sun today as its warmth filled the sky; I closed my eyes for your embrace, and my spirit soared high. Luv, Julia

When the lights go out, the stars shine brighter. You are the brightest star after all these years. Still missing you. Julia

Happy Valentines Day Brother

Always in my heart.

Remembering you yesterday, today and always

Do you remember, I will remember you, Will you remember me?' Well, I do .. every single day. Hug Sista for me!

Julia

Thinking of you today,Tomarrow and each day....Hope you are teaching Bren how to dance in the ....
R.I.P. Brother

Happy Valentines Day Big Daddy

Today 1-28-2007
You were takin from us, how I miss that quarkie smile and that unforgettable laugh that made people's hearts smile...
Rest In Peace dear brother...
Long gone but not forgotten...
The #1 and only Cynthia Buchanan

Still think of you often and all the fun times. I have been all over the world since you left....from Charleston to Australia to United Arab Emirates and now Qatar. I know you are there where ever I am. So sorry to hear the news of Brenda. She was a fine woman.

Well Joe, its been years since I checked in with Big Daddy....
As We prepare Brenda to join you after a battle with Cancer , and a hard battle she fought giving her all...
Please meet her at those doors and laugh, sing,dance and cry together I know we are gonna make it thru this....
Peace be with you brother....
Love Cindy

Time passes but you remain the same Joe where ever I am!

Hard to believe it has been ten years. Think of you often. Miss you.

New adventure to begin in my life. I know you will follow where ever I go. Miss you heaps!

I lost my Bro who said he'd give you a message. The very next day, I found one of your many little notes you left hidden and for the first time didn't cry since I know you're still with me. It said 'I'll always be here..." from our movie. "Ditto, will be with you soon."

Happy Easter Joe!

Thinking about you and missing you whether it is your birthday, Christmas or each day.

Thinking of you and missing you. Ran into a friend of yours on Facebook and thought of you so much!

I feel yur presence each and every day...Miss yu more than words can say...Someday we will meet again and of course I'll bring yu another toy truck or car...Love Aunt Shirley....

I remember all the fun we had as kids! you left us too early and you will be singing in our hearts now :)

Never forgotten Uncle Joe

missing you..

Time moves quickly but I still think about you so often. There is a bright shining star in the Australian clear night that has your smiling face and that glowing blonde hair and then I think of you and the Southern Cross.

Missing you again & Chistmas always makes me think of what a great heart you had. We had a very special relationship.

Happy Birthday Joe! Miss you and know I am thinking about you today and always.

Joe, although I just found out, it does not lessen the loss. I have thought of you often and I can't think of Charleston without thinking of you. God Bless You and thank you for everything you did for me!

3 Years since you have left us...still missing you each and everday..maybe we will see your big brown eyes in your new grand child.

Joe,
Was thinking of you today....
Miss you today and every day...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE, Thinking of you today and everyday... All My Love, Brenda

Please Remember Me... As I remember you... Miss you, Brenda

Missing you... Love Brenda

Brother Joe, Keeping your memory alive... Holding you close to my Heart. Your Loving Sister, Brenda

Brother Joe, One year has passed... Today your family will honor your life and memory. We will Laugh, We will cry, We will always keep you in our Hearts and in our thoughts. Til we meet again... Your Loving Sister, Brenda

Dear Brother Joe,
Thinking of you on your 49th B-Day today; all of the days before it; all of the remaining days of my life...
Your loving sister Brenda

6 months... thinking of you. peace

Remembering all the happy times we spent down in Charleston,S.C. Enjoying the the Ocean, cruising in Joes boat, stopping at Joes private dock for some free style diving, gathering seashells and sanddollars (Joe could spot them 50ft.away):relaxing on the deck with the family and singing to our favorite songs. Talking,laughing and enjoying each others company as the sun would slowly fade away. I will never think of S.C. the same way again...All my Love to you my Brother

It was a beautiful day in the country and I was thinking of you...Good food and nice music,wish you could have been there with me... Always

Joe was a great guy and a good friend.
My deepest condolences to his wife and children.

Joe we never got to meet in person and that is something I regret, but knowing you online through our chat room was a bright spot in my life. I miss our chats you always made me laugh, I know from our chats that you loved your family so much and that you were a great man. I pray that your family remembers the good times and that it helps them with the pain of losing you. May they be in the arms of you, their guardian angel, and only know the sweetest of dreams always. Tammie Evans W.Cola, SC

Missing you.......

Joe,
Four months have passed since you,ve been gone..
Winter has passed , spring is done, the first day of summer has just begun...5-28-07

As purple flowers bloom with pride,
We all know that you are with us sitting outside...
With candles lit and your photo near we all feel your presence here..

So twinkle,twinkle upon your star
looking down upon us from were you are...
As we all sit and rimance you know how deep and sadly your missed...
As they say time will easy the pain, Our thoughts and memories of you will never change...

Think of you all the time Joey. I hope you and my Dad are building us some fabulous homes for when we join you some day. I love you cuz! T

Joe
Remember When...

All the special memories that we
all will only know...
Joe, When you were happy,
We were happy
Joe, When you were sad,
We were sad
Joe, When you hurt,
We hurt
Joe, When you cryed,
We cryed

Love The Gang

Joe,

If tears could build a highway and memories would build a lane.
I wish I could walk up to heaven and bring you home again...
As you walk beside me in every passing day,
The thought that I will join you one day will never go away.
With all those special memories, i have tucked so far away,
no one will ever be apart of those very special days.
What it meant to love you, no one else can ever know.
A special place with in my heart is were you'll always go.


Rest In Peace My Sweet Son
Love Ma

I and the rest of the family deeply regret your passing, Joe. I wish I had been able to see you at the family reunion a few years ago.

how many times was he are santa claus at christmas time in grand ridge have old movies showing how santa carried me away one year what a sweet boy he was. always a smile for every body

Well my Nephew was some Work of Art. When he was 2 and his brother Jim was 3 their Dad and I took them Cat Fishing one night in the Fall of that Year. What a shambles of a Fishing Trip. I didn't know that Joe was still wearing a Diaper and wouldn't you know it he went several times during the course of the Evening. I kept asking Budge ,what is that smell and those two boys would look at each other with big eyes but would not say a word.Any ways when I picked Joe up to go to the Car I found out what the smell was! I used to stop and pick those two boys up to go to the Bright Spot for Tenderloins and Shakes. What great times I had with my two barely able to talk Nephews. Now it has come full circle and one has left for a Far distant place and I will not be far behind. I know our lives were not for naught as we all have left our mark for others to indeed notice that we have been here.Joes Footprints in the Sand are accompanied by other Footprints of ones who have gone on before him, soon all to be accompanied by the Master of the Sand,Jesus Christ,Amen. Aunt Mary and Uncle John Harmon grieve for Joes passing but know he is in a far more Holy Place than his short time on earth and believe Eternity is much the better for his presence.

I remember the first time I came across you at the entrance of your front door. I had finally met my match... The door opened and there you were as we both looked into each others eyes and both standing tall... I kind of chuckeled to my self...We had some awful good times, working, sweating and trying to learn how to fish together.
I will miss you my sweet stepson..
Pa

JOE, Your on the beach, selling shells by the seashore, watching the girls walk by...

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

My father was a great man. He loved everyone and he loved me the most and his family. I love my father and miss him. Goodbye Dad Katie

Cynthia,

I have just learned of your husbands death and wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you. I will never forget the talks we had while out back. He was a lucky man to have you by his and on his side.

I know that it is a terrible loss but also know that he must be at peace now.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Margaret

Joe as I havent seen you in a long time,I still have memories, and lots of them. I will always miss you, and love you. Then the day will come and I will meet up with you, LOVE YA CUZ!

Although I haven't seen Joey in years, as others have said, his smile was brilliant and had a great impact on me. My condolensces to our family.

hay cuz well guess it was time to go ...every time i think about you we were working on a driveway and you had the nerve to tell me to cut my hair talk about hair . lol ...): i said look who talkin ,,i sorry bro.. lovetony

I worked for my Uncle Joe for about 4 years. He did alot for me and showed me what hard work was all about. We had alot of fun times together and long talks on the way home from work in the carpet van. I love you Uncle Joe...You will be missed!!!

Joe was one of the best friends a guy could have. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
My sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with the family.

Joe Buchanan
Joey
The Big Dog
Joe

The reason we are all here is one and it is many.
The reason is: the Heart of Joe
And while his Heart failed him, Joe never failed to have Heart.

He was a multi-faceted Heart man.
There is, of course, the Heart that is no more.

Then, there is the Heart that was his unwavering strength of mind;
his determination allowing him to endure adversity and overcome fear with courage.

There is the heart that was his generosity and compassion;
always willing to extend a helping hand; always concerned about the “other joe”.

There is the Heart that was his love and affection. The warmth just oozed out of him.
You could see it whenever you saw Joe with others - all others.

There is the Heart that was his love of life.
He loved to laugh, he loved music, he loved the women(every pair of them) and he loved to dance.
He was the Big Dog!

Joe did things with great pleasure and the deepest feelings.
He was a Soul Man!

And Finally, Joe was a part of a unique and special group of people,
with whom he grew up, lived, laughed, and loved — Sally, Jimmy, Joey, Brenda, Cindy, Bobby.
He was the Heart of their Clan.
He was and is their Heart.

The Heart of Joe had many chambers;
the many ways that he radiated outward and reached out to life;
the many ways that he touched others.

Joe’s Heart had many facets.
One failed him,
But the rest will on forever.

We are now the Heart of Joe
We must be, for Joe to live on.

All of our earthly memories of Joe are now complete.
They are for us to remember any time we wish;
and Joe will be there.

Thanks Joe, we love you.

Joe Buchanan — he was a good dawg!
(Eulogy read at Joe's service 02/02/07)
Joe, you are an inspriarion. I'll miss you.

I remember the first time I saw Joe
it was the summer of 93. We lived in the same apartment complex.I saw this tall,blonde,tan adonis of a man and thought I have to meet him and I did and the rest is history. He enriched my life in so many ways love,laughter,friendship.
He was very family oriented always there for his children. He was one of a kind they'll never be another. We had a special bond that was there to the end. He gave me the greatest gift of all our daughter Katie Jo who is like her father in so many ways. She has been so strong through all of this a trait she gets from her dad. She will most definately carry on his legacy. So long Joe gone but not forgotten. Love Trish

Even though I have not seen Joe for many years, I will always remember all the family get togethers when we were all alot younger. They are fond memories for me. We send our deepest sympathy to all who were so close to Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Debbie and Niki

Years past, I remember the Christmas' over in Grand Ridge being so packed with Harmon's. And I can also remember one extremely tall Santa showing up to give all of us little ones a present. What a shock it was to find out that Santa was really our kind hearted Joey all dressed up in red. :) When I was little I always felt like he was the biggest man I had ever seen. He really was...in heart and soul. I will forever love and miss him. I know that Joe is in good company.

To the dearest people that take the time and integrity to read my uncle Joe's guest book, god bless you. My uncle Joe is the greatest inspiration that euphemistacly touched me in all fazes of my life; in good and bad. He will always be with me, in my body, my sole, on my side and always and forever in my heart. Also to my lovely grandma, that she has had the strenght to try to hold her family together during this very emotional times.
Love Ya #25

My deepest sympathies for your family's loss. My heart goes out to all of you in hope and love.

Joe..although its been a long time since i have see you...u are and will always be in my heart...

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina will miss you!!

My dearest husband,
You told me that if something would happen, you wanted me to tell the world something sweet. That is easy my love. I am not sure why you wanted me to do this, but then again, you asked me to do many things and I never questioned you, I just did.

Here it is my love:

I believe Joe thought I was stronger than I really am. He called me "his rock", but in truth, I was putty in his hands.

I was truly blessed from the moment we met and I knew it! Joe is my "Mr. Wonderful". He is witty, intelligent, talented, creative, loving, giving, dedicated, a work-a-holic, who never left a task undone.
Joe stood tall, not just in stature but in character and spirit. He was a pillar of strength. Joe was a wonderful husband, a loving, generous father, dedicated son and a faithful friend.

There was nothing Joe wouldn't do, nor give to others. He always said, "If I have it to give and someone needs it, it's theirs, because I have all I could ever want and more."

I recall a time when Joe had met a man looking for work. After learning of his strife, Joe took him to his jobsite. At the end of the day Joe was driving him home and stopped at SCE&G. Joe took the fellow in and Joe paid to have his electric restored, the deposit and left enough money for a credit to get him through a month or two. Joe then took him to the grocery store, bought food, milk and diapers and then took him home. Joe then went to the man's landlord and paid his rent that was past due and paid it one month ahead to give him more time to find work. Joe then went to the bank and withdrew more money, again returned to the small trailer and paid the man for his labor. That was our Joe.

Joe had no enemies and never met a stranger. His love for life and his compassion for others had no end. He was the most charismatic individual I have ever met. He was a fireball of energy with an electric smile. He lit up a room like no other and warmed our hearts.
Joe is and was an amazing man. Truly one-of-a-kind.

He was so proud of his children. They were the light of his life. Not a day went by that he didn't boast and beam with pride.

We look forward to the day that we hear his voice, laugh at his jokes and see his heart melting smile.

I will miss you every moment of every day, my love.

Forever your faithful wife in life and in death.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Mel, Mike and Katie...your Dad was always talking about his children; he will be in your hearts forever, you can be sure of that!

Joe was the best neighbor we ever had.He was always there with a kind word or a funny tale. He was always there to help.He was so full of life-you just had to love him.We'll miss you,Joe.

I'll always remember Joe's crazy personality. His warm caring heart. He was my buddy. He will always hold a special place in my heart and I will never for get him. I will miss you my sweet buddy.

I love you!

To Joe's family I'm so very sorry for your loss. I know you will miss him dearly. My thought and prayers are with you all!

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Joe's family and friends..I will always remember, Cynthia, our conversation about Joe not only needing a heart, but that he needed a "big heart" Indeed he did. He was an extremely giving man with the biggest heart of all..I will miss you Joe!

Love,

Joyous

This is to say goodbye, to the little boy with the big sad brown eyes, who grew up to become, the center of attention when he entered the room, Love

We that knew Joe have lost a great friend.Joe always cared about his friends and was very compassionate. The stars are brighter because of the beautiful smile he always had for everyone even during his sickness.Thanks for always being a great friend. Love and miss you Joe.

Joe, thanks for always making an impression on me as a small girl.. you will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Love

Joe...I continuously prayed for your situation over the years..as I was able to relate having had heart surgery myself...Joe, I hurt inside over your loss, as you always had nothing but a kind word and a sincere interest in other people;no matter who they were. Keep smiling Joe, and watch over your family and friends from up above, as they have all lost a great man...Brice Harris

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

I knew Joe for several years and I never once saw him without a smile! He was always a gentleman. I know he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones.

love, When you were born such a beautiful smile, as you grew it was always there. Your life was a gift to those who loved you, you were so small and fragile. You are missed by us all.
aunt teresa louise harmon

I will Miss My Big brother we fought as kids.Loved as adults, would not change a a thing , you have saved my life from the Illinois river once , and my heart more than I could count will be hard to understand, all that happens in life With out you to talk to about it with. Love bobby

On behalf of Joes Mom, Sally, We would like to thank all of the wonderful people who loved and cared for Joe. Joe never met a person that he didn't love and enjoy... He was one of a kind! We are better people for knowing him. with much love... the Buchanan/Peterson Clan