Jim attended North Side High School and then continued his education at IPFW in Fort Wayne where he studied anthropology. Jim served his country honorably with the United States Air Force. On August 18, 1970, he married his wife of 49 years, Susan Burton in Fort Wayne. He and his family are members of Blackhawk Ministries. In 1977, Jim gave his life to Christ and devoted his time to serving God and people.
Jim was an entrepreneur and owned several business. Jim was also an artist and enjoyed painting, carving, drawing, and making walking sticks. Jim enjoyed listening to music and loved to spend time with his family, grandchildren, loved ones, and was known for his infectious smile. He is survived by spouse, Susan Maley, Daughter, Kelli Moore, Son, Christopher (Amy) Lowden, Son, Jason (Lynnette) Maley, Son, Andrew (Karen) Maley, daughter, Anna (Michael) Hosford, and Son, James Joseph (Lindsey) Maley, 27 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, siblings, Roy (Norene) Maley, Patrick (Cindi) Maley, and Carol Perl. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and son, Donald James Maley.
Visitation will held on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 6-8pm at Blackhawk Ministries, 7400 East State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46815. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 11am with calling 1hour-prior from 10am-11am at Blackhawk Ministries. Burial will take place at Concordia Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com
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