James Valentine

James “Mick” Valentine, age 82, of Portland passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his stepson’s home in Leo, Indiana.

He was born in Portland, Indiana, on July 31, 1942, the son of Robert J. and Margaret A. (Hannon) Valentine. He was married on Feb. 9, 1991, to Linda Shauver who passed away on Aug. 31, 2020.

James was a U.S. Air Force veteran and Portland High school graduate, and worked at the Portland Forge for 47 years. He enjoyed fishing.

Surviving is three stepsons, Larry Hummer (wife: Pam) of Leo, Indiana, Robert Hummer of Portland and Richard Hummer II (wife: Miranda) of Salamonia, Indiana; one stepdaughter, Dana Allen (husband: LaMont) of California; one brother, John Valentine of Portland; one sister, Sue Somers of Portland; and nine grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Arnold presiding. Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 2 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.