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221 North Meridian Street
Portland, Indiana 47371
260-726-7171
Fax 260 726-7172
James "Mick" Valentine, age 82, of Portland passed away on Friday March 8, 2024 at his step son's in Leo, Indiana. He was born in Portland, Indiana on July 31, 1942 the son of Robert J. and Margaret A. (Hannon) Valentine. He was married on February 9, 1991 to Linda Shauver who passed away on August 31, 2020. James was a U.S. Airforce Vet, Portland High school graduate, and worked at the Portland Forge for 47 years. He enjoyed fishing.
Surviving is three step sons Larry Hummer (wife Pam) of Leo, IN. Robert Hummer of Portland and Richard Hummer II (wife Miranda) of Salamonia, IN, one step daughter Dana Allen (husband LaMont) of California One brother John Valentine of Portland, One sister Sue Somers of Portland, Nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday March 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Arnold presiding. Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 12:00-2:00 PM. Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society.
Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com
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