He graduated from Central High School and joined the U.S. Navy. Jim was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired from the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department. In his retirement, he refurbished a Cape Dory sailboat and thoroughly enjoyed sailing it on Kentucky and Barkley Lakes. He had many hobbies over the years; among them, fishing, hunting, shooting competitions, and his Harley Davidson.
Jim is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patty Worley; daughter, Shannon Heck; and grandson, Trandon McCray. God gave them many blessings as a loving family.
The family wants to thank Dr. Browning, his staff, the caregivers at St. Vincent Hospital, and Tracy, his nurse from Southern Care Hospice. Also, a special thanks for all of his support, Jim Heck, his brother-in-law and friend.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Holy Rosary Church officiated by Father Bernie Etienne, followed by a Celebration of Life with family and friends in the Parish Hall. Friends may visit from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the church.
