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James R. Feeney

Date of Death: November 14, 2010

James R. Feeney, 66
James R. Feeney, 66, of Lafayette, died at 1:36 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at his residence.
Born Dec. 11, 1943, in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Thomas James and Betty Jane Mansfield Feeney.
He graduated from Montmorenci High School and served in the Marine Corps from Oct. 25, 1961, to June 29, 1967.
In 1965, he married Maelinda S. Morris. They later divorced.
Mr. Feeney worked for Eli Lilly & Co. as a chemical operator.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, and Purdue football and basketball.
Surviving are a daughter, Deb Curtis (husband: Brad) of Millstadt, Ill.; three sons, James R. Feeney Jr. (wife: Janet) of Otterbein, and Brian Feeney and Scott Feeney, both of Lafayette; and a brother, Dan Feeney of Lafayette.
His family was by his side when he died.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Cole Guenther; and Chris, Nathan, Roger, Jessica, and Richard Feeney; and a great-grandchild, Kolsey Feeney.
He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, David and Dale, and a sister, Marilyn.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Fr. Paul Graf officiating. Entombment will be at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Those wishing may contribute to St. Elizabeth Hospice, 1501 Hartford St., Lafayette, IN 47904

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James R. Feeney, 66 James R. Feeney, 66, of Lafayette, died at 1:36 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at his residence. Born Dec. 11, 1943, in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Thomas James and Betty Jane Mansfield Feeney. He graduated from Montmorenci High School and served in the Marine Corps from Oct.Continue Reading

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Shelley Feeny Trader left a message on November 17, 2010:
To all the kid&s i am so very sorry for you&r loss,and our family&s loss
for uncle Dick will be greatly missed.He was a great husband,father,grandfather
and friend to many his memory will last forever within us all.I love u
all!If there is anything i can do please let me know.Love Shelley
Gregg Goodman left a message on November 17, 2010:
Deb: I am sorry to hear about your Dad. Guess he and my Dad will finally meet, and watchout. I will be thinking about you. Deepest sympathies, Gregg
Dave & Vickey Neal left a message on November 16, 2010:
We are so sorry for your loss. Dick will allways be in our thoughts and prayers. We had the best time with him at Halloween. Dick was a special man ,he will be missed. I""ll allways be thinking of my snow angel(Vickey). Sincerly Yours, Dave & Vickey Neal
Cindy Wiggs left a message on November 16, 2010:
Deb, Jim, Brian and Scotty - My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. It is not easy losing a parent, we just have to take comfort in knowing they are in a better place - free from pain and we will meet them one day again. My prayers are with all of you.
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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