1933
James
2010
James Proffitt
March 11, 1933 — August 17, 2010
JAMES E. PROFFITT, age 77, died on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at St Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
JAMES was born on March 11, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio. On November 1, 1962, he married Dorothy Hedrick. She survives.
He was a Inspector for GM for forty plus years, retiring in 1997.
He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a member of St Paul Catholic Church, the American Legion, and U.A.W. He enjoyed birdwatching, fishing, the outdoors, watching the weather channel, and the music of Daniel O'Donnell.
Survivors include Wife, Dorothy Proffitt of Marion, Son, Rob Proffitt (Paru) of Torrence, CA, Son, Brian Proffitt of Indianapolis, Sister Joanne Smith of La Jolla, CA., and 4 Grandchildren, Charlie, Levi, Jason, & Devin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Christian burial rites will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2010, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Huntington County, with the Father David Newton officiating. Military honors will follow.
Burial will be in Gardens of Memory, Huntington County, Indiana.
Friends may call from 5 - 8 p.m., Friday, August 20 at the Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
JAMES was born on March 11, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio. On November 1, 1962, he married Dorothy Hedrick. She survives.
He was a Inspector for GM for forty plus years, retiring in 1997.
He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was a member of St Paul Catholic Church, the American Legion, and U.A.W. He enjoyed birdwatching, fishing, the outdoors, watching the weather channel, and the music of Daniel O'Donnell.
Survivors include Wife, Dorothy Proffitt of Marion, Son, Rob Proffitt (Paru) of Torrence, CA, Son, Brian Proffitt of Indianapolis, Sister Joanne Smith of La Jolla, CA., and 4 Grandchildren, Charlie, Levi, Jason, & Devin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Christian burial rites will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2010, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Huntington County, with the Father David Newton officiating. Military honors will follow.
Burial will be in Gardens of Memory, Huntington County, Indiana.
Friends may call from 5 - 8 p.m., Friday, August 20 at the Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
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