James C. Stonoff

James C. Stonoff, 87, of Anderson, passed away to his Eternal Home on January 3, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Logan, West Virginia, Jim left his home at 17 years old and began working at Stark & Wetzels Meats in Frankfort, IN. He spent his life in the meat-packing industry after moving to Anderson with his wife, worked for the Emge Packing Company, and part-time for Schoonover Meats as a meat cutter. Jim loved bowling and bowled on several leagues. He was a team member with his trucking buddies who called themselves "The Emge Bulls". Jim also enjoyed traveling, fishing, squirrel and deer hunting, and camping. Just before retiring, Jim was instrumental in creating Stonoff's Wild Game Processing, where many deer were processed for fall hunters. The most noted attribute Jim possessed was being a man of his word. He stood by what he said he would do and what he believed. His life exemplified a strong work ethic of being on time and performing to the best of one's abilities, never shirking on his duties and responsibilities. These attributes were taught by example and live in his children and grandchildren today. Jim's true telling character was shown most when given an audience. His sense of humor led him in becoming a comic, telling jokes and homespun stories from memories of West Virginia and amusing listeners while playing Santa Claus at family Christmas. This is how he lived his life until his final words in passing gave assurance he was ready to meet the Lord, having all accounts settled before the Creator of Heaven and Earth and the Saviour of our souls. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Janet A. (Slack) Stonoff; children, Melinda Sue (Terry) Songer and Brad (Linda) Stonoff; seven grandchildren, Leslie (Nathan) Wilson, Jason (Lyndee) Songer, Justin Songer, Ryan (Stephanie) Stonoff, Jeffrey (Shae) Songer, Jared (Ashley) Songer, and Jarryl (Ashley) Songer; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; siblings, Melvin (Mary Ann) Sheppard and Velma (Donald) Smith; and several nieces and nephews. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Pete Stonoff and Nola (Perkins) Baisden; siblings, Staton Stonoff, Robert Stonoff, Paul Baisden, Jonnie Hall, and Cleta Clevenger. A private family visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory, 200 West 53rd Street, Anderson, IN 46013. A private family graveside will follow the visitation at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. www.loosecares.com

James C. Stonoff

June 27, 1933 - January 3, 2021