GASTON, IN
James “Jim” Andrew, 70, of
Gaston, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 in his home surrounded by
his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
The son of James and Margaret
(Mittank) Andrew, he was born on May 28, 1944 in Muncie. Jim was raised in Eaton and graduated from
Eaton High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, Linda Nelson. They were married on March 22, 1963 in
Eaton. Together, they would raise their
four children in Matthews, Indiana.
Jim retired from Delco
Battery after 36 years of employment. He
went on to work for Brinks Security as a driver. In retirement, Jim landed his dream job of
driving the hauler for Benic Racing.
Jim and his brother, Gary,
shared a great passion for racing and through racing made many good
friends. Jim also enjoyed attending
sporting events for his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of
51 years, Linda Andrew, three daughters: Angela McGarvey (Robert), Amanda
Smith, and Amber Heffernan (Nathan), a son, Trent Andrew, 19 grandchildren, 8
great-grandchildren, a brother, Dennis Andrew (Kay), brother-in-law, Wayne
Nelson (Mary), one niece, one nephew, many friends, and his special friend
Sammy the dog.
In addition to his parents,
Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Andrew, and his dog, Barkley.
Family and friends will gather
to celebrate Jim’s life at Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St.,
Eaton on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M.
At 7:00 P.M. the family will
share memories and stories of Jim and friends are invited to stay and share
their stories.
Online condolences may be
left for the family at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
