MILFORD - Jimmy "Jim" Haughee, 82, of Leesburg, passed away at 6 p.m. July 24, 2010, in his son's residence.
He was born April 26, 1928, in South Bend, to Walter and Lucy East Haughee. He married Joyce Ellen Brewer, who died in 2001.
He was a sales manager for Gerber Baby Products. He was a member of Havendale Church of Christ, Winter Haven, Fla., and attended Milford Christian Church. He was a graduate of Mishawaka High School and remained very active in the Alumni Association, hosting 10 reunion gatherings in Florida. He enjoyed attending church functions, golfing, bowling, fishing, gardening and photography, but most of all, he loved traveling with his wife.
Also surviving are four children: Jeff (and spouse Donna) Haughee, Ark.; Jacque Moon, Florida; Jay (and spouse Linda) Haughee, Leesburg; and James (and spouse Stephenie) Haughee, Michigan; seven grandchildren: Stephanie (and spouse Kevin) Haynie; Christopher, Ryan, Meghan, Jared (and spouse Kelsey) Haughee; Jalyn; and Jonah; five great-grandchildren: Ethan, Kylie, Braden, Gracey, Gavin; a sister, Jane (and spouse Jim) Rush, Warsaw; and two brothers, Jerry (and spouse Kim) Haughee, Mishawaka, and Joel Ray Haughee, California. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Millie Nichodemus for her love and support she gave to dad over the past two years. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Jack.
Services will be at noon Thursday at Milford Christian Church, 201 N. Henry St, Milford, with Pastors Stephen Leininger and Ed Erskin officiating. Cremation will follow.
Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mishler Funeral Home, 461 W. CR 900N, Milford, and one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church.
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Memorials may be given to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice.
