LIGONIER — James E. ”Jim” Lough, 96, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Warsaw Meadows in Warsaw.
He was born in Angola on July 17, 1921, to Coy O. and Martha Pollock Lough. On Sept. 12, 1944, he married Virginia J. Hicks in Indianapolis. They lived in several locations before making their final home on Lake Papakeechie.
Jim worked for the South Bend Bait and Tackle Co. for 16 years, retiring as vice president of sales. He loved fishing and traveling with his wife.
He served his country stateside as a second lieutenant pilot instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps and was a member of Grace Bible Baptist Church, New Paris.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, parents, brothers John M. Lough and Robert Norwood Lough, and sister Marguerite Avonelle Lough.
Survivors include a sister, Marilyn J. Pattinson, Boca Raton, Fla.; sons: Mark Lough, Onekama, Mich.; Jeff (Debrah) Lough, Dayton, Ohio; and John (Jo) Lough, Greenbank, Wash.; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier. Pastor Mike Gross will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier.
Family and friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.
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Memorials to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580; or Grace Bible Baptist Church, 68080 Division St., New Paris, IN 46553.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.
