James F. Runyan

James F. Runyan, age 80, of Albion, IN passed away at 4:15 pm Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, IN. Born on December 2, 1935 in Knox, IN, he was the son of Harley Lee and Rose Lee (King) Runyan, Sr.


He had been an Allen County resident since high school then moved to Noble County in 2004.He graduated from Knox High School, Knox, IN with the Class of 1953. He then attended Valparaiso University. On January 19, 1959 he married Mary J. Albert in Fort Wayne.He retired from North American Van Lines, Fort Wayne, with 35 years of service. He was a member of The Journey Free Methodist Church. Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter.


Survivors include his wife, of 57 years, Mary J. Runyan of Albion; son, Jay H. (Rene) Runyan of Ossian; daughters, Vicki L. (Joe Martin) Fawley of Winamac; Judy L. Runyan of Columbia City; Thomas R. (Joyce) Runyan, Atlanta, GA; brother and sisters; Lois Fawley, Fort Wayne; Barbara Yochem of CA; Jack (Donna) Runyan of New Haven; 7 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 son, Mark A. Runyan; 1 brother, Harley Lee Runyan, Jr. and sister in law, Sharon Runyan.


Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2016 at DeMoney-Grimes, a Life Story Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City.Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the funeral home with Pastor Todd Eckhardt officiating. Burial will follow at Thorn Cemetery, Ormas, Noble County.Memorials may be given in memory of Mr. Runyans to his family.Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.