James W. Sebree, 66, of Connersville went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, October 27, 2016 following a courageous and hard fought battle with leukemia. Jim was at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 1, 1950 in Scott County, KY, one of three sons of Stewart, Sr. and Geneva Grace Simpson Sebree and was a 1968 graduate of Scott County High School.
Following high school, he enlisted with the U. S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1975. In 1977, he moved to Connersville for residence.
Jim was a union finish carpenter and a proud member of the Carpenter’s Local #1016, of Muncie, IN. For over 20 years, he worked on many public works projects throughout Indiana and the Midwest such as Ball State University, many interstate bridges and road projects, and on the Fayette County Courthouse project. He had also been employed by Herman Judd Contracting, J. S. Sweet Construction, Stant Manufacturing, and Hanson Heights Farms.
He was a member of the Garrison Creek Baptist Church and a leader of the Crosspointe Biker Church Men’s Bible Study. Jim volunteered with the Angel Food Ministry and participated in several domestic and International church mission projects. Jim was a member of the Connersville Jaycees and Scott County Jaycees. He was also honored by the Governor of Kentucky with the title of Kentucky Colonel.
In his leisure, he enjoyed fishing, tournament fishing, and other outdoor activities including hiking. Jim loved spending time with his family and was a devoted “Papaw.”
Survivors include his wife, Linda Sue (Dietzel) Sebree, whom he married on September 4, 1998; five daughters, Katrina (Dale) Wolford of Concord, NC, Audra (Daryl) McGuire of Connersville, Emily (Quinton) Allen of Connersville, Amy Sebree of Indianapolis, and Lauren (Mark) Prifogle of Brownsburg; five grandchildren, Marlee Grace Wolford, Ella James Allen, Letti Harper McGuire, Finley Scott Prifogle and Samuel Michael Allen; two brothers, Stewart “Buddy” (Janelyn) Sebree Jr. of Evansville, IN and Rick (Cherri) Sebree, of Georgetown, KY. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 AM, Monday, October 31, 2016 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Fluty officiating. Burial with military honors will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville, IN. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 until 8 PM Sunday, October 30, 2016.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Garrison Creek Baptist Church or to the Fayette County Cancer Fund.
Friends may also visit anytime online at millermosterrobbins.com