october 9, 1933 - july 21, 2020
rank: sergeant
Dates of Service: 1953 - 1957
James Buell was an honorable man. He loved his town and his country. He was kind, trustworthy, and ready to serve at any time. He loved baseball and football and was a pitcher for his team in high school. His nickname was "79", his high school team number. He loved his family.
- Graduated from Middleport High School in Ohio
- Played football and baseball in High School (#79)
- Graduated from Ohio University
- Served 4 years in the Air Force and the last year in Greenland in the Air Rescue
- Refereed basketball after time in the service
- Moved to Knightdale in 1972
- Married Ruth Massey on June 17th 1977
- Had 3 children and 4 stepchildren
- Loved the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, and his family
