James Daniel Spore

James Daniel Spore, 76, of Greencastle passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at 12:15 p.m. at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. James was born in Carmi, Illinois on September 14, 1945, the son of Floyd V. and Ruth (Roberts) Spore, and was a graduate of Bruceville High School. He married his wife Donna Jo Spore on June 13, 1970. Mr. Spore was a member of the Knightsville Church of Christ. He was also a member of Bicknell Masonic Lodge #94, the AOPA, and a former member of Civil Air Patrol. James was on the Putnam County CERT Team, was President of the Board at Putnam County Airport, and an active pilot. He worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for Nevemar Corp for many years, and was the Manager of Fort Meade Flying Club until his retirement. Survivors include his wife of 51 years; two sons James J. Spore, (Jessica), and Daniel S Spore, (Kira German), two brothers, Jack Spore, (Brenda), and Jerry Spore, (Tonya); a sister, Jeanne Byrer; two grandchildren, Mason S. Spore, and Addisyn Bruce; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Norvell, Odel and Willard Butler; and two sisters, Vonda Adams and Norma Cates. Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2021, at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home with Pastor Rob Dispennett officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 Noon until time of service on Sunday. A cremation will take place at a later date. Memories may be shared with the family at www.Hopkins-Rector.com.