James E. Partain Sr.

James E. Partain Sr. of Mattawan, passed away Wednesday November 18, 2020 peacefully at home. James was born October 10, 1944 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas the son of Earl and Geneva (Raines) Partain. He was a truck driver for Midwest Aluminum and Central Steel & Wire before retiring. James enjoyed working on cars, hunting and was a self taught mechanical genius . On November 13, 1962 James was united in marriage to the former Shirley Dowling who preceded him in death in 2011. Also preceding him in death are two children, Larry Partain 2012 and Kyle Partain in 2020. Surviving are two sons, James Partain Jr. ,Scott Partain and adopted daughter Misty Partain all of Mattawan. Nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations will be excepted on “Jim Partains personal emergency fundraiser for funeral service” on Facebook. Arrangements by Redmond Funeral Home, Kalamazoo.www.redmondfuneralhomes.net