Dr. James G. McCrory

June 1, 1925 - June 11, 2016

Dr. James G. McCrory, 91, Berne passed away on June 11, 2016 in Columbus, IN. He was born to J. LaDoyt and Agnes Habegger McCrory on June 1, 1925 in Adams County. He married Doris Kyle on September 10, 1948 in Bluffton, IN.

He was a member of the First Mennonite Church where he was active on various committees. James, retired dentist in Berne for 43 years, was active in civic affairs, served on city council, a member of the Berne Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and was an Eagle Scout. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Jim was past president of the Issac Knapp Dental Society and was appointed for nine years to the State Board of Dental Examiners. He was recipient of the Indiana "Sagamore of Wabash" award and received the Distinguish Award from the State Dental Board. Jim was an avid fan of Indiana University sports and Yankee baseball. He loved to fish, especially in Canada where he made an annual trip for 25 years. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his family.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandi Cole of Bloomington, IN, Heidi(Steve)Ahrmann of Columbus, IN, son, Jack(Milka) McCrory of Bloomington, IN, 7 grandchildren, Brad Cole(Elizabeth), Katrina McCrory, Natalie Granger(Frank), Brea Brewer-York(Stacy), Clint Ahrmann(Penny), Calli Johnson(Nate), Hayli Bush(Brandon), 14 great-grandchildren sister, Carol Balsiger of Berne, and brother, Charles K. McCrory of Terre Haute.

Preceding in death are his parents, and wife, Doris('08).

Funeral services Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:00 am at the First Mennonite Church with visitation 1 hour prior. Visitation also on Thursday, June 16 from 4 to 7 pm at the Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home, Berne. Officiating is Pastor Jerry A. Flueckiger. Burial is in the MRE Cemetery. Graveside military rites by Berne American Legion Post #468.

Preferred memorials to Four Seasons Center Employee Fund, 1901 Taylor Rd.,Columbus, IN. 47203 &/or Reins to Recovery.

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