James Burchnell

James “Jim” Burchnell III, age 72, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at IU Health Ball Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

James was born on April 23, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of James Burchnell II and Dorothy (Overbey) Burchnell. James graduated from Ivy Tech.

James did construction work in Muncie before moving back to Portland. James retired from Williams Auto Parts in Portland.

Survivors include:

Two sons — Jimbo Burchnell IV, Tennessee, and Eric Burchnell, Muncie, Indiana

Daughter — Christina Hickman

Sister — Wilma Conley, Muncie, Indiana

Brother — Wesley Burchnell, Muncie, Indiana

Friends — Ashley Wallace and family, Pennville, Indiana, and Gregg and Linda Huelskamp and family, Portland, Indiana, and many other friends

Visitation will be held Friday, June 28, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. A memorial service will follow the visitation at funeral home. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.