Cover photo for Dennis K. James's Obituary
Dennis K. James Profile Photo
1953 Dennis 2024

Dennis K. James

January 21, 1953 — May 20, 2024

Dennis K. James, 71, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Monday evening, May 20, 2024, at Markle Health & Rehabilitation in Markle, Indiana.

He was born on January 21, 1953, in Marion, Indiana to the late Lewis F. James and Phyllis A. (Heideman) James. Dennis was united in marriage to Cindy Gary on April 6, 1974, at the United Methodist Church in Van Buren, Indiana.

Dennis honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War on the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt.

He was a member of the Family Campers & RV’ers since 1996 and a proud member of the NRA.

Dennis retired from telecommunications.

He loved NASCAR and took his family on many trips visiting many different tracks. He enjoyed going to car shows and his two favorite cars were the 1967 and 1969 Ford Mustangs.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy James of Decatur, Indiana; son, Jerod (Amy) James of Cookeville, Tennessee; son, Jeremy James of Hicksville, Ohio; son, Jason (Lisa) James of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sister-in-law, Mary James of  Fort Wayne, Indiana; sister-in-law, Rita James of Van Buren, Indiana; sister-in-law, Tami James of Decatur, Indiana; ten grandchildren, Kyle, Sean, Zachary, Logan, Luke, Jadon, Seth, Noah, Leah, and Natalie James; and five nieces and nephews, Marc (Naomi) James, David (Nicole) James II, Billy James, Donni (Joe) O’Grady, and Kimberly (Sari Trusilo) James.

In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Dana, and Randall James; and one niece, April Bollinger.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana, with Life Celebrant Dave McIntire officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post #43.  Burial will take place at a later date at the Van Buren Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Preferred memorials can be given to Adams County Council on Aging or PAWS of Adams County.

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana

To order memorial trees in memory of Dennis K. James, please visit our tree store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Saturday, May 25, 2024

9:00 - 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home

520 North 2nd Street, Decatur, IN 46733

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree