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James Mac Cary, 89, of Burr Oak, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at the home of his daughter, Sherlyn Leck, in Sturgis.
James was born July 21, 1928 in Kendallville, IN to John Russell & Ruby Augusta (Reihm) Cary. He married Vivian L. Stukey on October 24, 1949 in Howe, IN. She preceded him in death on May 23, 2017.
Mr. Cary lived in Burr Oak for over 75 years, where he loved his life and work on the family farm. Together with his wife Vivian, they operated Jim Cary and Sons Farm, farming and raising gladiolas. They also spent 29 years in South Carolina growing gladiolas.
Jim was a member of Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church in Howe, IN and had a great love of sports, especially baseball. He coached his children in Little League and for many years played on the family team “Honey Lake Baseball” playing in a variety of leagues and communities. Jim enjoyed playing basketball, golf and bowling on a league. He spent many years traveling with Vivian and their friends Truman & Winnie Arver, and most enjoyed the time he spent with family.
Jim is survived by his children Robert (Gloria) Cary of Burr Oak, Shirley (Terry) Welker of Howe, IN, Mark (Karen) Cary of Burr Oak, Sherlyn (Rick) Leck of Sturgis, daughter-in-law Marcia (Bill) Ulmer of Sturgis, his grandchildren Jeff (Pam) Cary, Tina (Rick) Miller all of Sturgis, Craig (Candy) Cary, Marcie (Sean) Johnson all of Howe, IN, Cary (Tim) Welker of Hilton Head, SC, Chancy (Angela) Welker of Johns Island, SC, Carl Welker of Howe, IN, Joe (Jenne) Cary of Bay Village, OH, Adam (Lindsay) Cary of Howe, IN, David (Lanna) Cary of Chicago, IL, Lucas (Carol) Cronkhite of Bronson, Alexis (Matt) Vargo of Plymouth, Vivian (Kevin) Mullen of Portage, Samuel Leck of Sturgis, 17 great grandchildren Olivia & Rylie Miller, Gibson & Angela Cary, Nate & Ben Cary, Max & Spencer Johnson, Easton Welker, Matthew & Millie Jane Welker, Brennan Cary, Makayla & Alex Cary, Wyatt Cary, Meyeh & Layla Cronkhite, William & Gwen Vargo, Linden & McClain Mullen, sisters-in-law Eleanor Cary, Mary Cary, Shirley (Stukey) Brown and Marcie Cary.
In addition to his wife, Jim was preceded in death by his son Steve Cary, granddaughter Angela Cary, his siblings Howard Cary, Scott Cary, Marjorie Cossairt, Mary Nelson, Myra Mayer, Julia Mayer, John Cary, Harold Cary and Phillip Cary.
A funeral service honoring Jim’s life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 5:00 PM at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson with Rev. Mike Cary of the Parma Wesleyan Church officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Pretty Prairie United Methodist Church. www.dutcherfh.com