Jess James

Age: 77 MarriedCity of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of Death: Friday morning, February 15, 2013Place of Death: at his residence in Lebanon, IndianaCause of Death: Natural CausesHoward Gene “Jess” James was born in Lebanon, Indiana, on September 25, 1935, the son of the late Gilbert Lee and Mabel Ruth (Cox) James.Reared and educated in Boone County, Indiana, Mr. James graduated from Thorntown High School in 1953. Following school, he enlisted in the United States Army and served his country honorably.He was formally married to Carolyn Jean (Boone) James on August 24, 1957. On January 8, 1983, he was married to Terena C. (Richardson) James in Lebanon, Indiana. Mrs. James survives. Beginning in April 1961, Jess worked for Boone County REMC as a Lineman. After thirty-nine years, he retired as Manager of Operations.Jess was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed playing cards, watching the Indianapolis Colts, and attending the Indianapolis 500 for many years.Memberships: Community Church – Lebanon, IndianaFirstAmerican Legion – Lebanon, IndianaEagles Lodge # 2062 – Lebanon, IndianaElks Lodge # 635 – Lebanon, Indiana where he was named Elk of the Year Boone County Shrine - Past President and also received the Lifetime Achievement AwardSiloam Lodge # 609 – Mechanicsburg, IndianaFuneral Services are planned for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at Myers Chapel of Memories, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana, with Pastor Cheryl Russell, officiating.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 18, 2013, with Elks Rites beginning at 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home in Lebanon.Entombment with military rites will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Indiana.Survivors: Wife: Mrs. Terena C. James – Lebanon, IndianaOne Son: Mr. Dane Alex James and wife, Lori – Deerfield, Illinois Two Stepsons: Mr. Brian Brandt and wife, Andrea – Lebanon, Indiana Mr. Derek Brandt – Lebanon, IndianaSister-In-Law: Mrs. Rosemary Martin – Lebanon, Indiana Seven Grandchildren: Parker James Trent James Alexis Childs Brayden Brandt Gracie Brandt Halle Brandt Brooklee BrandtDeceased: In addition to his parents, Jess was preceded in death by a brother, Melbourne K. Martin, and a sister, Eleanor Mills.Memorials: National Parkinson Foundation Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5018Or Murat Shrine Transportation Fund 510 North New Jersey Street Indianapolis, IN 46204Or Elks Lodge #635 Cancer Fund 215 Lafayette Avenue Lebanon, Indiana 46052