James Warren Brenton

JAMES WARREN BRENTON, 63, of Fort Wayne, formerly of Kokomo, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Born April 10, 1952, in South Bend, Ind., he was a son of the late Gilbert and Betty Lou (Eller) Brenton, who survives. He retired after 30 years of service with General Electric as a Financial Analyst and was also a member of Harvest Fellowship Church in Leo. James graduated from Taylor High School, in Kokomo, Class of 1970, and attended Ball State University. He enjoyed playing piano, photography and artistry such as drawing and painting. James was fond of taking cruises, traveling and engaging in mission trips. He enjoyed health and fitness; from wrestling in school to currently working out on a daily basis. James loved his family very much and will be greatly missed. Surviving are his loving wife, Linda Brenton of Fort Wayne; daughter, Holly (Mark) Hiple of Roanoke; granddaughter, Ashley Hiple of Roanoke; grandson, Dakota Hiple of Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Ruthanne (Jack) Boothby of Kokomo; brothers-in-law, Tyler (Celeste) Wells of Costa Rica, Gary (Debbie) Wells, Kurt Wells, and Brad Wells, all of Fort Wayne; many loving nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Kadee. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Brenton. A Celebration of Life is noon Monday, May 4, 2015, at Harvest Fellowship Church, 11225 Grabill Road, Leo, Ind., with calling two hours prior. Pastor Paul Mowery officiating. Memorials may be made to The Fort Wayne Rescue Mission or Harvest Fellowship Ministries. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com