James Robert Speck

James graduated from South Side High School in 1960. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and served from 1960-1964. He retired from Zollner Piston after 38 years of service. James was an avid NASCAR fan. In 2018, he was finally able to purchase his lifelong dream: a Ford 1923 T Bucket, and enjoyed winning at car shows. His true passion was spending time with his family. He is survived by his children, Jami (Dave Winn) Lay of Butler, IN, Jodi Speck-McIntosh, James (Kris) Speck II; son-in-law, Mike Miller, all of Fort Wayne, IN; grandchildren, Adam, Amber, Andrew, Joseph, Paul, Hillary, Sydney, Mackenzie, Lauren, Paige, and Brandon; and 14 great-grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his loving wife of almost 59 years, Vickie L. Speck; daughter, Janna C. Miller; brother, William George Speck Jr.; and a sister, Sandra Bay.

A funeral service to honor his memory will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at D.O. McComb and Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, with a visitation beginning at 11:00am, until time of service. James will be laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery, Churubusco, Indiana.

Memorial donations in his honor may be directed to D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans). Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for James' family may be shared at www.McCombandSons.com