John Kimes, 79, Warsaw, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Vibra Hospital, Fort Wayne.
He was born July 26, 1939, in Warsaw, to M. John and Ruby Jones Kimes.
He was a lifetime Kosciusko County resident.
John was united in marriage to Eilene Leckrone on June 1, 1963, in Silver Lake.
He was formerly employed by R.R. Donnelley of Warsaw and retired with 42 years of service as a photography retoucher technician.
He was a former member of Claypool Lions Club, R.R. Donnelley Club, a 4-H leader for 12 years and a longtime 4-H member, the Steer Inn and Lantern Coffee Clubs, Kosciusko Coon Hunters Club and Claypool Conservation Club. Most notably, he was a fire chief and volunteer for Claypool Fire Department for 30 years.
In addition to his social affiliations, he was an avid hunter, bowler and golfer.
Survivors include his wife, Eilene, Warsaw; children: Ramona Kimes, Claypool; Norma (spouse Stephen) Kimes Bauer, Mentone; and Douglas Kimes, Warsaw; sister, Jane (spouse George) Scott, Fort Wayne; grandchildren: Ryan (Kendra) Kimes, Carissa Kimes, Megan Bauer, Delilah Kimes, and Michael, Matthew and Eric Bauer; and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw.
His funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the funeral chapel. Pastors Butch Troke and Charlie Trout will officiate the service, with interment in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.
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Memorials to Claypool Lions Club, 201 W. Calhoun St., Claypool, IN 46510.
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