James Dame Sr.

1934 - 2013

James Dame Sr. obituary, 1934-2013, Evansville, IN

BORN

1934

DIED

2013

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Boone Funeral Home - Evansville

5330 Washington Avenue

Evansville, Indiana

James Dame Obituary

James Allen Dame, Sr.
Evansville, IN
James Allen "Jim" Dame, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2013 with his wife, Geraldine, at his side.
Jim was born July 6, 1934, in Hopkins County, KY to Allen H. and Connie (Clayton) Dame. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Jim was the partial owner of the Old Fashion Butcher Shoppe for 18 years. For the past 5 years, he has served as supervisor of the soup kitchen at the Salvation Army in Evansville.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Geraldine (Simmons) Dame; daughter, Jerri Ann McGillem (Wayne); 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 3 brothers.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Allen Dame, Jr.; parents; brothers, Gary and Eddy Dame and brother-in-law, Bob Chambers.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Boone Funeral Home East Chapel - 5330 Washington Avenue, Evansville with Major David Meeks officiating. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 pm until 7 pm, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 and from 10 am until service time, Wednesday, at Boone Funeral Home - East Chapel.
Condolences may be made to the family online at boonefuneralhome.net

Published by Courier Press on Mar. 26, 2013.
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Mr. Jim was definately a pillar of our community he will be missed! My deepest sympathy to the family. With love, Tess

Tereasa Flener

March 27, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. We loved Jim and we love you all!! Love,

Angela (Dame), Joe, John and Isaac McKissick

March 27, 2013

RIP GEANDPA I AM TRULY GOING TO BE LOST WITHOUT YOU I LOVE YOU......

Misty Clark

March 26, 2013

Geraldine--I worked with Jimat the flower shop and he was so sweet--I'm SO sorry and will keep you and your entire family in our prayers!!

March 26, 2013

Misty and Family......our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you at this time. We know the love you have for your grandfather James, and you will hold him in your heart forever. We are here for you, but more importantly, our Savior, Christ Jesus is. Hold onto Him tightly. He will never leave your side. Much love....

Karen and John Peninger

March 26, 2013

May he rest in peace. He was a good man. I knew Jim from the Eagles 427 where is was a Past President.

Rick Hubbard

March 26, 2013

My sincere condolences to Mr. Dames family. Jim was my boss back in 1975/76 at the old Farmers Daughter's restaurant. He was an awesome employer.I had a lot of admiration for this man. Praying God gives you comfort at this time of need.

Vicki Craddock-Rolley

March 26, 2013

Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On In Memory.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Deaconess Home Medical Equipment and Infusion Staff

March 26, 2013

Jerri, Sorry about your Dad. I had seen on Facebook where he was ill. My condolences.

March 26, 2013

Jerri and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
Love, Joanne

Joanne Radigan

March 26, 2013

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