James O. Gard

James Oliver Gard passed away on March 25, 2020. He was born June 10,1947. He was the son of Arthur (Art) Virginia (Alexander). He was born in Frankfort, Indiana. He married Sherlyn (Mills) on May 23,1970 they divorced in 2002. He is survived by son, Roger (Karen),Marion;daughter, Leslie (John) Fix, Kokomo;adopted daughter, R. Ricky Bennett, Fenton, Michigan;grandchildren, Kameron, Gas City, Luke, Marion, Rebeccia, Marion, L.J., Kokomo, and Chloe, Kokomo; sister, Nancy Ketterman,Indianapolis; nephew,A.J. (Brittany), New Albany; great nephew, Marshall, New Albany; andgreat niece, Romona, New Albany.He was preceded in death by his parents andgrandson, Samuel Gard. Jim graduated from Marion High School. He worked at Marion Lumber, Madison-Grant High School andTaylor Universitydoing custodialwork. Jim previously attended Fairmount WesleyanChurch andcurrently attendedGrace Community Church. Jim was also involved in the Marion Easter Pageant. Jim enjoyed spending time with his grandkids andmany other things. Arrangements have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Amres-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services.There will be a private graveside service and there will bea public memorial service at alater date. Contributions made in memory of Jim may be made to the funeral home to help with expenses. Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.