Terry Lee Buchanan, age 80, of the Frank Community in Avery County. went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 15th, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Avery County, he was a son of the late Mack and Willie Nora Hughes Buchanan. He was also preceded in death as well by his brothers: Roger, Steve and Greg Buchanan; and a infant sister, Janice Buchanan.
Terry was a devoted servant of the Lord and a faithful member of Powdermill Baptist Church. He served his church family with a willing heart as a deacon and shared his love of music by singing bass in the choir for many years. His church and the people within it held a special place in his heart. Throughout his life, Terry worked hard as a mechanic and truck driver. His passion for vehicles extended beyond his career and into his hobbies; where he loved attending races and took special pride in his Ford cars and trucks.
When Terry wasn’t under the hood of a vehicle; he cherished time spent with family and friends, whether camping, enjoying the outdoors or simply being together. He also loved listening to bluegrass music which brought him great joy. Always by his side was his trusted canine companion, T.B. that a loyal friend who shared many of Terry’s adventures and quiet moments.
Terry leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Aleta Buchanan of Newland; son, Terry Neil Buchanan of Morganton; sisters: Janet Miller of Marion and Pam Borders (Ken) of Spruce Pine, NC; brother, Mark Buchanan (Priscilla) of Hickory; sister-in-law, Sharon Johnson of Newland; several nieces, nephews and extended family members also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at Powdermill Baptist Church in Newland. Rev. RJ Weaver and Rev. Wesley Duncan will officiate. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 in the Carpenter Cemetery located off of US 19E. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. prior to the funeral services at the church.
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