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James Gailey Obituary

JAMES NORMAN GAILEY, 91, died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne. Born in Monroeville, he was a U.S. Army veteran, and the owner of Trift Loan Company. He was also a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church. Survivors include daughter, Susan Shirey of Glendale, Ariz.; son, James N. Gailey Jr. of North Carolina; three granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Avinell Gailey on, April 27, 2008. No services. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials to Gethsemane Lutheran Church.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on May 20, 2008.

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Larry & Diane Smith

June 4, 2008

We will really miss Norm and Avinell. We enjoyed our visits with them at Kingston

Heartland Hospice

May 20, 2008

Our staff is thankful for the opportunity to assist in caring for James in his last days. We offer our thoughts and prayers to his friends and family at this difficult time.

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