Joel was a wonderful husband, father and friend.  He loved his job with Huntsville Utilities for 26 years.  He was preceded in death by his father Harvey E. Buchanan and his mother Sandra M. Buchanan.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years Jody Buchanan, Daughter Savannah Buchanan, Brother Craig Buchanan ( Kayla,) Nephews Taylor Buchanan and Braylon Buchanan. Joel was a family man who cherished every holiday spent together, staying on the beach until sunset, traveling to the mountains and spending time with those he loved.  He will forever be missed!

Visitation will be Wednesday December 15th  from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at Berryhill. Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel with pastor Mark Delmas officiating. Burial will follow in Valhalla Memory Gardens.

In lieu of flowers a fund has been set up for Savanah's college at RFCU because he was her biggest fan.

Please no Peace Lillies Joel was not a fan of them. The family appreciates your continued prayers during this time.