Jim was born on July 21, 1945 in LaGrange, Indiana.
He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and G'pa. He loved spending time with his family, regular outings with college friends, farming, IU sports, and Colts football. Jim and his wife Ruth found great joy in fifty years of marriage, living in Orland, after graduating from Indiana University, Bloomington.
Jim also enjoyed farming with his family.
Jim is survived by Ruth and also daughter Lisa (Heath Penick) Kain and granddaughters Taylor and Brianna Stukey and daughter Amy (Jason) Brandt, brother Richard (Pamela) Kain and sister Brenda (Tim) Chapman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Lillian (Evans) Kain, and a grandson, Little John James Stukey.
There will be no calling or services held.
Memorials are to Orland Fire and Rescue.
Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com .