Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

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David R. James, age 82, of Pennville passed away on Monday February 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 August 26, 1961 to Patricia DeHoff who survives.  David was a lifelong farmer and 1960 Pennville High School graduate.  He enjoyed doing carpentry work.

Surviving is his wife Patricia, one son Daren James (wife Amy) of Fishers and 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, several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by a brother Robert James.

A celebration of life service will be held at 5:00 PM on Saturday March 1st at 5:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home.  Family will receive guests from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com