James Vaughn Wessell
March 30, 1951 ~ September 15, 2019
James Vaughn Wessell, 68, of Buchanan passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at home surrounded by family.
James was born in on March 30, 1951 in Three Rivers, Michigan the son of Vaughn Franklin Wessell and Elsie May (Rice) Wessell.
On July 1, 1994, James married Esther Anne Weiser in LaGrange, Indiana. Together they had eight children.
James enjoyed working with his hands, especially working on cars and taking care if his children and grand-children. He drove a semi for years and worked in a trailer factory.
James is survived by his wife Esther Anne Wessell, five daughters, three sons, twenty-two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and one sister Linda Phillips.
James was preceded in death by his parents Vaughn Franklin Wessell and Elsie May (Wagner) Wessell, one brother Clarence Wagner, brother-in-law Willie Falin, Jr.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to the family to help offset medical expenses. Online condolences may be left at
www.materralstonfuneralhome.com
.