James Herbert Buchanan

James Herbert Buchanan, 85, Kokomo, passed away at 8:03 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2016, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born October 25, 1931, in Palestine, Illinois, the son of the late Luther H. and Rebecca S. (Dickinson) Buchanan. He graduated from Palestine High School in 1949 and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Barbara J. Felts on April 11, 1954, in Louisville, Kentucky, and she survives. After his service, he finished his degree in Pharmacy at St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Before his service, he had briefly attended Butler University where he was first clarinetist in the Butler Marching Band. After getting his BS degree in Pharmacy, he and Barbara returned to Palestine, Illinois, where he took over the family drugstore. He finished his 35 year career in pharmacy as a consulting pharmacist at Malcolm Bliss State Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. While living in St. Louis County, he served as Alderman and Mayor of Moline Acres, a suburb of St. Louis. He was involved in the Lions Club most of his adult life. After retiring to Kokomo in 1992, he became a member of Kokomo Noon Lions. Herb also was an eleven year volunteer for the Kokomo Howard County Library. He was formerly a member of First Congregational Church and at present, was a member of First Christian Disciples of Christ Church where he sang in the choir and served as an elder. He and his wife, Barbara, loved traveling, having visited all of the U.S. touring with Road Scholar. As avid birders, they had “chased the birds” worldwide. Herb is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara Buchanan; son, Kevin (Astrid) Buchanan; daughter, Valerie Imbierowicz; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, James Roney; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Halle. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Harold and Carl Buchanan; a nephews, David Buchanan; and many beloved in-laws and friends. A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. on November 26, 2016 at the First Christian Church, Kokomo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Audubon Society or the charity of your choice. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Kokomo, assisted the family with arrangements.