James L. “Jim” Kindle, age 79, died on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at 3:37 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.

He was born on Dec. 28, 1936, in Dola, Ohio, to George and Beatrice (Eikenberry) Kindle who preceded him in death. On Jan. 19, 1957, he married Connie F. Shepherd and she survives in Ada.

Jim worked as a welder at Rawls, he retired in 1998. He was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church, Ada. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and tractor pulling. Later in life Jim enjoyed feeding and watching birds, gardening and spending time with his dog “Pug.” He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a great man and will be greatly missed.

Also surviving are four sons: James (LaDonna) Kindle of Ada, Steve (Louise) Kindle of Dola, Todd Kindle of New Paris and Scott (Angie) Kindle of Ada; a daughter, Lisa Wilhelm of Ada; 11 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way; three sisters: Sally Wilcox of Ada, Marjorie (Boots) Sayler of Dola and Bonnie Persley of Findlay; and a brother, Ronnie Kindle of Ada.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.

Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 10, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Rev. Lon Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Dola Cemetery, Dola.

Friends may call two hours prior to the service on Friday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church at 2951 County Road 20, Ada, Ohio 45810.