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of Columbia City, IN passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on August 26, 1946 in Pleasant Planes, IL to Jewel & Edith (Pyle) Stinson.

He was a lifetime Columbia City area resident, graduated in 1964 from Columbia City Joint High School and was a United States Army veteran. He was married on May 26, 1968 in Columbia City, IN to Mary A. Maggard who survives.

He retired from Fed Ex and formerly worked for Watkins Motor Lines where he owned and operated his own truck. He also worked as a corrections officer for the Indiana Dept. of Corrections.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Pierceton, Mizpah Shriners in Fort Wayne, and the happy Campers Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, walking his dog, Darby and anything related to his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Stinson of Columbia City; Daughter, Jamie (Zach) Webb of Columbia City, Son, Tony (Tina) Stinson of Columbia City; four grandchildren, Alyssa Fletcher, Jenna Richards, Joey Stinson and Jessy Stinson; great granddaughter, Brynlee Fletcher; three step grandson; mother, Edith Stinson of Oakland City, IN; two sisters, Judy (Ron) Stalker and Carol Goddard; two brothers, Tom Stinson and Ron Stinson. He was preceded in death by his father.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. St. Rd. 15, Warsaw, IN. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Owen Family Funeral Home, St. Rd. 13 & CR 500N, North Webster, IN is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorials may be given to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60635. To send condolences to the family of Jimmie Stinson, please visit www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com.">

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