Ralph James

Ralph Lindy James, age 89, a resident of Pennville, passed away Thursday July 5, 2018, at his home.

Ralph was born Jan. 13, 1929, in Jay County, the son of Clarence and Nellie (Hutson) James. He worked at Haynes Mill in Portland and Sheffer-Weinland in Portland for over 20 years, and he then retired from Jay County Highway Department. Ralph served in the United States Army during the Korean War, receiving a Purple Heart.

He was a member of Pennville American Legion Post 482 and Pennville Odd Fellows Lodge.

Ralph married Janice McKillip on June 28, 1953.

Survivors include:

His loving wife — Janice McKillip, Pennville, Indiana

Two sons — Dennis James (wife: Elaine), Greenfield, Indiana, and Jim James (wife: Julie), Portland, Indiana

Two daughters — Margie Horner (husband: Gene), Pennville, Indiana, and Julie Cull (husband: Brad), Minster, Ohio

One sister — Betty Clark (husband: Wendell), Beavercreek, Ohio

Two brothers — Bill James (wife: Ann), Portland, Indiana, and Jack James (wife: Barb), Portland, Indiana

Eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his son Kevin James.

Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Pennville Chapel of the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home in Pennville. Burial will follow in the IOOF Twin Hills Cemetery, Pennville, with Pastor Mike Harris officiating. Portland American Legion Post 211 will be in charge of military rites.

Memorials to the Pennville First Responders.

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.