James Ralph Halsell

Middletown...James ""Jim"" Ralph Halsell, 82, resident of Middletown, passed away at his residence after a brief illness.He was born in Jamestown, KY, August 24, 1927, the son of Walter and Dora Ford Halsell.He retired from Delco Remy after 41 years working in the foundry.He was a member of the Eagles of Alexandria and loved fishing, gardening, college basketball and being with family and friends.He is survived by 1 son: James E. Halsell (Fiance': Barbara Campbell) of Jamestown, KY and 1 daughter: Mary Ann Bigham (Tim) of Anderson, IN, 3 grandchildren: Tony Ledford (Angie Renfroe) of Anderson, Jimi Halsell (Kim) of Charleston, SC and Toby Ledford of Noblesville, 2 brothers: Wayne (Linda) of Jamestown, KY and Elmer (Barbara) of Louisville, 4 sisters: Ruth Nelson of Garfield, KY, Ruby Smith of Jamestown, KY, Anna Collins (Curtis) of Russell Springs, Ky and Betty Wilson of Louisville, and his former wife and special companion: Mary Halsell of New Castle.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: William, Wilbur ""Cad"", Earl and sisters: Margaret and Mildred.Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1:00 PM at HE Pruitt Funeral Home in Jamestown Kentucky with Rev. Phillip Miller officiating.Burial will follow in Jack Lawless Cemetery near Jamestown.Friends may call on Wednesday from 4-8 PM at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 South 5th, Middletown, IN and 10:00 am untill the time of the services on Saturday in Kentucky.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.Special thanks to all his friends especially JB Dullworth and ""Pooch"" Dellinger and the Henry County Hospice and Home Health Care Association.Online guestbook at: ballardandsons.com