James Robert “Jim” Huber, 87, of Greenwood, formerly of Shelbyville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Otterbein Senior Care Community in Franklin.
He was born June 2, 1937, in Fairland, the son of Roland O. and Anna Mae (Fisher) Huber. On January 19, 2005, in Scottsdale, Arizona, he married Nancy (Headlee) Walton, and she survives.
In addition to Nancy, Jim is survived by his son, Norman Huber and wife, Cindy, of Shelbyville; step-daughters, Julie Walton and Jenny Parsley and husband, Brent, both of Shelbyville, and Jamie Suchotzky, of Greenwood; brothers, Rex Huber and wife, Kye Ja, of Oxnard, California, John Huber and wife, Jane, of Shelbyville, and David Huber of Columbus; grandchildren, Rhianna Harless and husband, Chris, Rachel Morris and husband, Albert, Natalie Hill, Dodge Huber, Jimmy Walton and wife, Ciara, Lindsay White and husband, Matthew, Aaron Walton and fiancée, Samantha, Kailee Lawson and fiancé, Corbyn; Bryce Parsley; Karlee Lawson and fiancé, Colton, and Adelyn Parsley; seven great-grandchildren; and many cousins, friends and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason Edward Huber; daughter, Denise Hill; step-son, Jimmy Walton; and brother, Charles W. “Bill” Huber.
In 1955, Jim graduated from Fairland High School.
He was a veteran of the Indiana National Guard.
Jim was an active member of the Shelbyville Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where he served as a deacon, assisted with the development of the church radio station and helped with the updating and decorating of the church building.
He was a co-owner of Huber Bros Inc. and was a commercial and industrial painting contractor for over 50 years, retiring in 2015. Jim also owned Walnut Grove Campground since 2011. He enjoyed being busy and was always working on the restoration of furniture or cars.
Jim was a former member of the Columbia Club and Shelby County JayCees. His family hosted many exchange students from all over the world.
He loved animals, especially horses and dogs.
Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Funeral services will follow at 1pm, Thursday, at the funeral home, with Pastor Eric Freking officiating.
Interment will be at Liberty Cemetery in Shelby County.
Jim’s family would like to give special thanks to Heartland Hospice, Main St. Hospice and the staff of Otterbein Senior Care Community.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelbyville Seventh-Day Adventist Church Building Fund, 1541 W. McKay Road, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.
Online condolences may be shared with Jim’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
