James Loveless

James Loveless obituary

James Loveless

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1485 State Road 57, Petersburg, IN 47567

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James Loveless Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O.D. Harris Funeral Home on Sep. 9, 2025.

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James "Jim" Loveless, 76, of Petersburg, passed away September 5, 2025 in Petersburg, IN. He was born to Emil and Francis (Barrett) Loveless on October 7, 1948 in Washington, IN. Jim spent his life as a teacher at Petersburg Elementary School. He loved the time he spent there and his teacher family at the school. He was a faithful member of the Rumbletown Free Methodist Church, a member of Tri Cap, and enjoyed serving on the Election Board. He loved history and reading but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He absolutely adored his grandchildren and especially enjoyed reading to them.

Jim is survived by his children, Julie (Clint) Peer and Jeff (Tonya) Loveless; his brother, Michael Loveless; and his grandchildren, Keegan Loveless, Kinzee Loveless, Molly Peer, Brileigh Peer, Jeremy (Danessa)Peer and Madison Peer.

Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Janice Loveless and his parents.

A Memorial service will be held for Jim at 12 PM EST on Sunday, October 5, at the Rumbletown Free Methodist Church in Petersburg, IN. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations please be made to Walnut Hills Cemetery in honor of Jim. Those may be mailed to PO Box 217, Petersburg, IN 47567. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with care.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

5

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

Rumbletown Free Methodist

1485 State Road 57, Petersburg, IN 47567

Send Flowers

Services provided by

O.D. Harris Funeral Home