Not how I had envisioned tonight. Death related

[69camfrk]

My youngest son and I went to the neighbors house tonight so my kid could play with his nephew. We hung out for a few and my friend got a call regarding one of our friends. The guy "Buck" his nickname of course was a good ol dude, but hadn't been heard from since Tuesday since his boss left him off at his place, and he had not been heard from ever since. Wouldn't answer door, phone calls, etc. He had grown up with my neighbor and had been a roofer for most of his life. Kinda one of those tough as nails old birds.

Anyhow, I wasn't going to let my neighbor ride over along just in case something was wrong. The landlady didn't have a key, so we told her we would Jimmy the door and figure out what was up. Tuesday was when he was dropped off, and no one had heard anything since which was completely abnormal. We jimmied the door, and the smell of death met us there. We walked back to the room where he hung out and watched tv, and he was graveyard dead, and according to the cops had been that way for 36 hours at least. It was a bad sight. he was swollen, purple, blue, just name the color, but he died on his own in his chair. It was a tough sight to see. We walked out side, made the appropriate calls and the cops and the meat wagon showed up. He had some demons as in liking to party too much, etc. But dammit, he was a good old dude and I respected him. He would have been 60 this fall. My young kids liked him too, and I'm fortunate they didn't have to see him that way. We are very sad, but some things happen for a reason though. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Buck Buchanan.:sadangel: It won't be the same without him around.

[justlookin]

:sadangel:

[xXBUDXx]

That I horrible. Was the death self-inflicted?

[69camfrk]

That I horrible. Was the death self-inflicted?

You could almost say that. He had some drug problems. We had tried for the last few years to get him to stop or at least slow down, but that just wasn't him. He was going to live how he wanted to the very end, and well, he did just that. He was a good person, but there was just nothing we could do about his habits. Not like we didn't try. He was 59 yo.. May he rest in peace.:sadangel:

[NEED-A-VETTE]

Damn. Sorry to hear this. :sadangel:

[island14]

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. :sadangel:

And I can't imagine having to be the one who found him this way....

It sounds like he was a guy you liked, and respected.




Here is to your good friend Buck Buchanan!

:cert:

[Ms.Gem]

James,

I know we already talked but I truly am sorry you had to find him that way and that you guys lost a friend. I'd tell Jim to give you a hug for me but that might be awkward so know I'm sending thoughts and hugs. Hang in there my friend. You know how to get a hold of me if you need to.:sadangel::kingpin:

[jaxgator]

Damn man! I am sorry to hear this.

May your friend Buck RIP. :sadangel:

[Blademaker]

Sorry to hear...........RIP Buck.


I found a suicide when I was 15.
Carbon monoxide poisoning, garden hosed taped to the exhaust pipe, taped windows.
Fukker had been dead for a week.
In July.

[onedef92]

Holy Lord, almighty and eternal God, hear our prayers for your servant Buck Buchanan, whom you have summoned out of this world.

Forgive his sins and failings and grant him a place of refreshment, light and peace in Your marvelous presence.

Let him pass unharmed through the gates of death to dwell with the blessed in light, as you promised to Abraham and his children for ever.

Accept Buck into your safe-keeping and on the Great Day of Judgment raise him up with all the saints to inherit your eternal kingdom.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen :angel:.

[Grey Ghost]

Holy Lord, almighty and eternal God, hear our prayers for your servant Buck Buchanan, whom you have summoned out of this world.

Forgive his sins and failings and grant him a place of refreshment, light and peace in Your marvelous presence.

Let him pass unharmed through the gates of death to dwell with the blessed in light, as you promised to Abraham and his children for ever.

Accept Buck into your safe-keeping and on the Great Day of Judgment raise him up with all the saints to inherit your eternal kingdom.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen :angel:.

Amen. :sadangel:

[Bucwheat]

So sorry,at least he had friends that cared about him.:sadangel:

[simpleman68]

Damn that's an awful way to find a pal. :sadangel:

Godspeed Buck
Scott

[8Up]

Holy Lord, almighty and eternal God, hear our prayers for your servant Buck Buchanan, whom you have summoned out of this world.

Forgive his sins and failings and grant him a place of refreshment, light and peace in Your marvelous presence.

Let him pass unharmed through the gates of death to dwell with the blessed in light, as you promised to Abraham and his children for ever.

Accept Buck into your safe-keeping and on the Great Day of Judgment raise him up with all the saints to inherit your eternal kingdom.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen :angel:.

Amen.

[snide]

:sadangel:

[xXBUDXx]

You could almost say that. He had some drug problems. We had tried for the last few years to get him to stop or at least slow down, but that just wasn't him. He was going to live how he wanted to the very end, and well, he did just that. He was a good person, but there was just nothing we could do about his habits. Not like we didn't try. He was 59 yo.. May he rest in peace.:sadangel:

I hate to hear this.:sadangel:

Godspeed to your friend.

[R.Zaragoza]

:sadangel:

[JRD77VET]

So sorry,at least he had friends that cared about him.:sadangel:

:iagree: Good that you went with. Sorry about Buck :sadangel:

[Yamma]

damn....So sorry it had this sad outcome. :sadangel:

[...Whitepower...]

You could almost say that. He had some drug problems. We had tried for the last few years to get him to stop or at least slow down, but that just wasn't him. He was going to live how he wanted to the very end, and well, he did just that. He was a good person, but there was just nothing we could do about his habits. Not like we didn't try. He was 59 yo.. May he rest in peace.:sadangel:
I have a friend back in NY just like that.

Everytime i get call from his cell i wonder if its gonna be him on the other end or his mom to give me bad news.

[69camfrk]

I have a friend back in NY just like that.

Everytime i get call from his cell i wonder if its gonna be him on the other end or his mom to give me bad news.

It sucks. At least he was found by friends, even though it is an image that will never leave my mind. His obit said he died Thursday, but as you know, that's just when the coroner calls it.

Obituary

James E. "Buck" Buchanan, Jr.
September 18, 1953 - June 20, 2013
Byron, GA- James Edward "Buck" Buchanan, Jr., 59, entered into rest on Thursday, June 20, 2013.
Buck was born on September 18, 1953 in Macon, Georgia. He was self-employed in the construction industry as a Roofer for most of his adult life. His father, James Edward Buchanan, Sr., preceded him in death.
His memory will forever be treasured by his daughter and son-in-law, Brittany Krahe (Joe), Wendell, North Carolina; mother, Clara Mae Buchanan, Thomaston; brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Theresa Buchanan, Griffin; sister and brother-in-law, Rachael and Keith Piland, Thomaston; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. The family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Go to McCullough Funeral Home, Family owned and operated funeral home located in Warner Robins, Georgia. (http://www.mcculloughfh.com) to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has charge of arrangements.


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Published in The Telegraph on June 22, 2013

Read more here: James E. Buck Buchanan Jr. Obituary: View James Buchanan's Obituary by The Telegraph (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/macon/obituary.aspx?n=james-e-buchanan-buck&pid=165456032&fhid=4415#storylink=cpy)

[VatorMan]

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[73sbVert]

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