James T. Oland

James T. Oland

Lafayette - The family of James T. Oland wishes to announce that he passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He served 3 years in Army where he worked with safeguarding ammunition. Upon return from Army service, he became a Master finish carpenter. He began his career as a union carpenter working for Kettlehut Construction. He then started his own business as James Oland Builder-Contractor and later became co-owner of Oland-Gates Construction. He spent the last twenty years before his retirement as owner of James T. Oland Builders.

James enjoyed taking motorcycle trips, league bowling at Elston Lanes, and becoming "Poison" against his brother Jerry while playing Croquet. He also loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed doing home remodeling for his family, playing Texas Hold'em at the American Legion and spending time with family pets.

He is survived by Donna, his wife of 38 years of Ellenton, FL, his children Dennis (Sheila) of Lafayette, IN, Cariann Holt (Jim) of Lafayette, IN, Lisa Kennedy (Larry) of Ft. Mitchell, AL, Brent (Barbara) of Springfield, TN, Allison Supreme (Dimitry) of Palmetto, FL as well as 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is also survived by his brother Jerry (Sherry) of Lafayette, IN, his sister Vicki of Lafayette, IN, and his sister-in-law Joyce of Brookston, IN. He is preceded in death by his brother Larry.

James will always be honored and remembered as a loving and selfless husband, father, grandfather and friend.

A Celebration of Life gathering for family and friends will take place at 1-3 pm Saturday, May 26, 2018 at the American Legion Post 11, 1801 S. 9th Street, Lafayette, IN 47905.