JAMES E. "JIM" ROWE, SR.

James E.Jim Rowe, Sr., age 64, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.Born on May 4, 1949 in Wabash, he was the son of Kern and Chloe M. (Ferguson) Rowe.

He graduated from Manchester High School with the Class of 1967.On July 24, 1970 he married Brinda F. Collins in Sherwood, MI.He worked at Essex Wire and Cable for 32 years, retiring in 2000.He was a member of Victory Rock Church, Warsaw.Jim was a devoted faithful member of his church. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, jokingly labeled as a backyard mechanic, watching Chicago Bears, fishing and playing cards.

Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Brinda F. Rowe of Columbia City; children, Holly (Gregg) Porter and Jamee (Rodney) Borton of Columbia City; James (Holly Ann) Rowe, Jr. of Andrews; John Rowe of Columbia City, Krystlinn Rowe of Republic, MO, Nicole (Doug) Whiting of Peoria, AZ; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Frank (Irene) Hartbarger of Mishawaka; Curtis Hartbarger of Tippecanoe and Kernie (Karen) Rowe of North Manchester. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held on Saturday 21, 2013 from 2-6 p.m. at Victory Rock Church,6134 S 500 E, Warsaw, IN. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the church with Pastor Charles Trout officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Annex Cemetery, Columbia City. Memorial gifts may be given in Mr. Rowe's memory to Victory Rock Church.