James E. Garmon, age 88, of Griffith, IN passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. He is survived by his four children: Doris Garmon, Debbie Garmon, Karen (Ron) Savitski and Jeff Garmon; five grandchildren: Bobbijean (Aaron) Farlow, Rhonda (Jim) Savitski, Faith, Elisabeth and Brandon Garmon; three great grandchildren: Maddy Jo, Max and Molly Farlow; one brother, Amos Garmon; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Garmon was preceded in death by his wife Dolores; son, John Garmon; and brother, Robert Garmon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Crown Point, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road (two blocks south of Ridge Road) Highland, IN. James was retired with 56 years of service from Smith-Victor Corporation in Griffith, IN. Please visit: www.kuiperfh.com