Herbert James

Herbert (Herbie) James, 78 (K9UZZ) of Ridgeville, IN, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 following heart complications.  He was born on January 10, 1943, in Winchester, to Edward and Kathaleen (Collins) James. 

Herbie was a mouldmaker.  He retired as an electrician from Coca-Cola in Portland.  Herbie was a member of the Buena Vista Christian Church and the Ridgeville American Legion.  He was a retired Ward Township Firefighter.  Herbie was also the past president of Randolph Amateur Radio Association, past president of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club Chapter IN-1.

Herbie is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marlena (Spade) James; son Darin (Spanky) James (Melissa Correll Arnold); daughter, Marti (Greg) Stump; grandson, Draven James; granddaughter, Shelby (Jake) Conatser and kids, Camdyn and Jazlyn.

Herbie was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eddie (Rachel) James.

A service to celebrate Herbie’s life will be at 4:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the Walker Funeral Home in Winchester, with Pastor Steve Conner officiating.  Burial will be at Fountain Park Cemetery in Winchester.

Friends and family may call from 1-4 p.m., on Saturday, at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Buena Vista Christian Church, 5434 W. 300 S. Farmland, IN 47340 or Ward Township Fireman’s Auxiliary Scholarship Fund, 85 E. 650 N., Ridgeville, IN 47380.

Walker Funeral Home in Winchester is entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerswinchester.com.

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