James R. Church passed away on Friday, July 17, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 22,1937 in Terre Haute to Evelyn Kirby and Richard Church

He is survived by his children James Church, Tammy Church, Linda Myers, Debbie Blankenship, 14 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rosemary Church, son Billy Church daughter ,Sandy Kay Church, one brother and five sisters.

Cremation was entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home.