James K. Vowels, 79, Crawfordsville, went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2024.  He had his family by his side.

Jim was born on November 5, 1944 to Virginia Welliever and Jack Adolph Vowels (deceased) in Crawfordsville. He was raised by Max McCalment (deceased).

He was a 1963 graduate of Crawfordsville High School. He started working at California Pellet Mill where he was a top notch machinist, retiring after 48 years.

In 1981 he married Melanie (Melvin-Garver). They were together 43 years.  He loved to hunt and fish, especially with Doug and the twins Cortney and Cody. They would go coon hunting and tell the girls to stay by the tree.

He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Lori (Bruce) Harvey of Waveland and a son, Jason (Angie) Vowels of Waveland step-son, Chris (Patty) Garver of Crawfordsville, two grandsons, Will Harvey of Waveland and Jacob Garver of Crawfordsville, granddaughter, Zoe Garver of Rockville, three great grandchildren, Kayde, Karder and Willow Garver along with sisters, Reva Bigham of Crawfordsville and Peggy Black of Crawfordsville and one brother, Donnie McCalment.

Preceding him in death are his parents and three sisters, Joyce Pettit, Phyllis Turpin and Karen Gibson and a brother, Ronnie McCalment.  He also has several nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hunt &Son Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorie sand condolences may be shared at www.huntandson.com