James A. "JR" Scherry, 53 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Signature Health Care in Bluffton. He was born on Thursday, February 15, 1962 in Bluffton, Indiana the son of Rolland F. Scherry and the late Nancy (Willmert) Scherry. JR was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ, Magley and a graduate of Bellmont High School in 1981. He loved fishing and NASCAR with Dale JR being his favorite driver. JR loved to work outside, which explained the enjoyment he received in fishing. He also enjoyed playing guitar, which he started playing in the late 1970's. JR was formerly employed at Prestress Services, Inc. and also at Decatur Rural King. Surviving are his father, Rolland Scherry of Decatur and a brother, Mark (Christi Goble) Scherry of Decatur. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in the Salem United Church of Christ, Magley with Rev. David Butz officiating. Interment will follow in the Salem United Church of Christ Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 27 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to Salem United Church of Christ, Magley.