James "Jim" A. McElhaney

James A. (Jim) McElhaney, 65, of Huntington, IN passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.

Jim was born on December 4, 1956, in Huntington, IN, to Fred and Patricia Ann (Farley) McElhaney.  His parents preceded him in death. Jim married Tena M. Stephan on July 8, 1978, in Huntington, IN, and survives and resides in Huntington, IN.

Jim was a 1975 graduate of Huntington North High School and attended Ivy Tech.   He retired as a “maintenance specialist” at Square D in Huntington, IN.  Jim was a former member of the Jaycee’s and 4x4 Club.

Along with his wife, Tena, Jim is survived by two sons, Scott McElhaney, Huntington, IN, Keith (Haley) McElhaney, Fort Wayne, IN; three brothers, Ted (Janet) McElhaney, Huntington, IN; Mark (Dianne) McElhaney, Benson, AZ; and David (Vicki) McElhaney, Huntington, IN.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Lisa Mitchell.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at McElhaney-Hart/Deal Rice Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN.

Additional calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. Funeral Service at McElhaney-Hart/Deal Rice Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN, 46750.

Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion, IN.

In lieu of flowers preferred memorials to the American Diabetes Association in care of McElhaney-Hart/Deal Rice Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN.

The family would like to encourage transplants and for individuals to be on a donor list.   

 McElhaney-Hart/Deal Rice Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are to www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com

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