James "Jim" Threlkeld

James "Jim" Threlkeld obituary, Franklin, IN

James "Jim" Threlkeld

James Threlkeld Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Flinn & Maguire Funeral Home - Franklin on Nov. 25, 2025.

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James "Jim" Threlkeld, 89, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at Life Journey Hospice House in Indianapolis, IN. He was a resident of Avon, IN. He was born on April 7, 1936 in West Frankfort, IL to Willard Everett and Olga Rebecca (Cockrum) Threlkeld. He married Wanda Huston. She survives. Other survivors include his daughters Penny Threlkeld, Kelly McDonald; son Jay Threlkeld; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. Jim was employed as a Registered Civil Engineer with the Federal Highway Administration for 30 years. There will be no services at this time. Flinn & Maguire Funeral Home in Franklin, IN is handling arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James "Jim", please visit our floral store.

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