David James

David R. James, age 82, of Pennville passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. 

He was born in Pennville on June 14, 1942, the son of Russell and Frances (Morrical) James. He was married on Aug. 26, 1961, to Patricia DeHoff who survives. 

David was a lifelong farmer and 1960 Pennville High School graduate. He enjoyed doing carpentry work.

Surviving are his wife Patricia; one son, Daren James (wife: Amy) of Fishers; two daughters, Dana James of Pennville and Kimbra Blankenbaker of Pennville; two sisters, Barbara Funk (husband: Everett) of New Haven and Susie Baumgartner of Ohio; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert James.

A celebration of life service will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, at 5 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Family will receive guests from 3 to 5 p.m. 

Memorials can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. 

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.