James E. Monroe, 78, Crawfordsville, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was born September 30, 1937 in Crawfordsville to Emery and Ruth Hinkle Monroe He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1960-62. Jim loved fishing, camping and gardening. He married Nancy Arterburn in 1965. She survives. He retired from R&R Ward Farms after 47 years and was a member of Sonlight Wesleyan Church. Survivors include: son, Scott (Lisa) Monroe, Lafayette; daughters, Patti (Aaron) Utz, Crawfordsville; Terri Verhey, Darlington; brother, Vernie Monroe; sisters, Judy Welliver and Joan Townsley; six grandchildren, Ashley, Shawn and Emma Verhey; Trey and Corey Monroe and Morgan Utz. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Richard King and one sister, Betty Zachary.
Friends and family may pay their respects from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at Hunt & Son Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Rev. Keith Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Darlington IOOF Cemetery.