James R. "Jim" Weems

James R. “Jim” Weems, age 81, of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the Rensselaer Care Center. Jim was born May 24, 1934, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of Fred D. and Eleanor Gladys (Headden) Weems. He was raised in Georgia where he attended school and was baptized in the Southern Baptist Church. On June 8, 1963, Jim married Margaret M. “Marge” Moore in Rensselaer and they were married for 40 years. Marge passed away on July 31, 2003. Jim was a veteran of United States Army. He was last employed as a security officer for the City of Rensselaer. Prior to that Jim had worked at Sears Roebuck & Company, Valade Electric, Ted Filson Electric, Jim Weems Electric and 4-County Supply. Jim was proud to say he had served in the Unites States Army and became a life member of American Legion Post #29 and V.F.W. Post #1279 both in Rensselaer where he served diligently in the Honor Guard for five years. He achieved the honor of Post Commander of the V.F.W. Post # 1279, serving multiple terms. Jim enjoyed being a Cub Scout leader, camping at Circle C Campground and Little Creek Campground and was a member of the Gold Prospectors of America. Jim was known to be an avid NASCAR fan. Jim adored his grandchildren and spending time with them. He is survived by five children, Timothy “Tim” Weems of Morocco, Ind., James Michael “Mike” (Rebekah) Weems of Rensselaer, Robert “Bob” (Michelle) Weems of Rensselaer, Mary Hislope of West Lafayette, Ind., and Lisa (Brian) Parsons of Indianapolis. Also surviving are his beloved grandchildren, Zachary Weems, Austin Weems, Alison Weems, Brieanne Smith, Riley Smith, Lydia Weems, Danielle (Tony) Brown, Jaymes Weems, Christina (RW) Harris, Ethan Parsons, Ashley Parsons and Taylor Weems; four great grandchildren, Jaden and Wyatt Harris, Beriln and Mikale and his former wife, Judy (Harvey) Dodd of Morocco, Ind. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Marge, a grandson Thomas Weems on September 30, 2012, and a sister Eleanor Duncan. Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Thursday, February 18, 2016, from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer on Friday, February 19, 2016, at 1:00 P.M. with full military honors. Pastor Daniel Hester, Jr. officiating. Per Jim’s wishes cremation will follow. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #29, 1565 N. McKinley Avenue, Rensselaer, IN 47978.

James R. "Jim" Weems

May 24, 1934 - February 16, 2016