James L. "Jim" Cohee, 82, of Galveston, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Jim was born to Harry and Dena (Vaughn) Cohee on Dec. 10, 1941, at home. He married Sandra Jo King on Nov. 25, 1962, at Center UB Church. Sandy preceded him in death on May 29, 2021.

Jim was a livestock hauler most of his life and worked security for Continental Steel in Kokomo for over 20 years until its closing. He and wife Sandy were members of Center UB Church, currently known as Center Community of Faith Church, near Young America for many years. Jim loved driving his truck; it was his life.

Surviving family include his children, James L. (Margie) Cohee, Jr. of Indianapolis, Bob (Karla) Cohee of Young America and Janet (Jim) Myers of Logansport. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, J.D., Bradley, Cole, Brock (Sarah), Kyle (Mary Jo), Eric (Emma), Michael (Olivia), Dylan (Jessica) and Shelby. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Tidus, Emma, Bennett, Kade and Aerial. Surviving siblings include JoEllen (Glen) Snyder of Logansport and Jan (Rosetta) Cohee of Bringhurst.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandy; and sisters, June Anne Stafford and Jean Beamer.

Visitation for Jim will be held Thursday, March 14, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at Center Community of Faith Church, 1475 E. 1125 South, Galveston, Indiana, with Pastor John Newman officiating. Burial will follow in Center Cemetery on the Church grounds immediately following services. The family would like to send a special "thank you" to Elara Caring Hospice for their care of Jim.

Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston has been entrusted with his arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com.