James W. Ranly

James W. Ranly, 70, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on February 6, 1954, in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Carl Ranly and the late Mary (Bruns) Ranly.

James worked in construction and was a part of the Ohio Labor Union.

Survivors include two sons, Gustin James (Ashten) Ranly and Sebastian Cole (Adrienne) Ranly both of Decatur, Indiana; two daughters, Jade Miller     of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Jasmine (Matthew) Ranly-Sarkissian of Fredericksburg, Virginia; sister, Lori (Jeff) Smith of Defiance, Ohio; brother, Chris (Sandy) Ranly of Greenwood, South Carolina; and 12 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Lee (Lovellette) Ranly; and two sisters, Margery Poole and Ann Schaffner.

In honoring Jim’s wishes, there will be no services.

Preferred memorials can be given to Stillwater Hospice and mailed to the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – 520 N. 2nd St. Decatur, Indiana 46733.

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana