James B Montgomery, 90, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Born on Sunday, July 31, 1927, in Alexandria, he was a son of the late Charles B and Sarah A (Carrico) Montgomery. He proudly served his country in the Army, he was a member of Crescent Avenue United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne; and retired from Medical Protective Company after 44 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Phyllis (Hess) Montgomery; children, Jean “Jeannie” Faulconer, Joni (Kim) Whittridge, and James B “Chip” (Holly) Montgomery, Jr; grandchildren, TJ, Matt, Cody, Rachel, and Sarah; and brother, Charles (Sarah) Montgomery; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond Lents, Thelma Foster, Helen Snodgrass, Beatrice Overman, Mary Lewellen, Marcella Elsworth, and William Montgomery.
Funeral service will be held at 11am, Saturday, May 5, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 4 to 8pm, Friday, May 4, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given to the Parkinson’s exercise group: Rock Steady Boxing, 6723 South Anthony Blvd, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816. The family would like to give many thanks to the caring staff of both Woodview Assisted Living and Heartland Hospice.
