Obituaries

December 16, 1960 to September 14, 2011

WINAMAC - James William Needham, 50, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 7:28 p.m.,  Wednesday, Sept. 14, at his residence.

He was born December 16, 1960, in Shaker Heights, OH. His parents are Charles L. and Joyce V. Widup McKinley. He married Cathy Rife on May 28, 1983. She survives.

Also surviving are:
Joyce V. (Charles L.) McKinley, Winamac, Parents
Lisa (Sean) Allen, Webb City, MO, Daughter & son-in-law
Melissa (Brandon) Shatto , Springfield, MO, Daughter & son-in-law
Amber (Trevor) Pool, Scott Township, PA, Daughter & son-in-law
Matthew Needham, Springfield, MO, Son
Kathleen (Roy) Crist, Star City, Sister
Charles Michael(Debra) Needham, Winamac, Brother
Cathy McKinley, Naples, FL. Sister
Susanna McKinley, South Bend, Sister
Dan (Anna) McKinley, Winamac, Brother

He was preceded in death by:
Charles R. Needham, Father

Mr. Needham was a retired Millwork Specialist. He was a 1979 graduate of Winamac Community High School. He enjoyed woodworking. He loved his family, especialy his grandchildren.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday,  at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (Sept. 20), at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Pilger and Pastor Rick Abbott officiating. Burial will be in McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac/

Memorial donations may be given to the family.