Jerry Buchanan

Jerry Buchanan is an author, tribute storyteller, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who grew up in the coal camps of Southwest Virginia. His work preserves Appalachian memory through personal histories, community stories, and collaborative publishing projects. He has co‑authored regional history books and helps families document their heritage through manuscript formatting and narrative preservation. Now living in Indiana, Jerry continues to write, restore photographs, and support others in telling the stories that should never be forgotten.