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James “Jim” Hubert WorkmanPassing: January 10, 2025

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Tuesday, January 14th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Tuesday, January 14th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Tuesday, January 14th

MITCHELL – James “Jim” Hubert Workman, 98, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025, at his residence.

Born January 17, 1926, in Mitchell, he was the son of Virgil and Elsie (Woods) Workman. He married Dorothy Ruth Mundy on November 16, 1946, and she preceded him in death December 12, 2017.

Jim was a mechanic for many years and loved tinkering in his garage. He especially liked to work on dune buggies and Volkswagens. Jim was a jack-of-all-trades that built several houses and enjoyed landscaping. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion Post 250, where he was a past commander. Jim was also a member of the VFW Post 9107.

Surviving are his children; Marilyn (Jim) Workman-Harkness of Mitchell, Mike Workman of Mitchell, and Myra (Darren) Smith of Bedford; grandchildren; Candace (Matt) Medlock, Devin Smith, Derek Smith, Dustin Smith, Jori Workman, and Jacey Bundy; and brother, Paul Virgil Workman of Newark, Ohio; 14 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

His parents; wife; son, Mark Duane Workman; and siblings, Charles Workman, Bud Workman, Catherine Gosnaski, Ruth Shelton, Betty Overton, and Margaret Workman, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Brian Bolton officiating. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107. Burial will follow at Mitchell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

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7 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Lisa Buck Tincher | Orleans, IN
    Date: January 20, 2025
    So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
  2. Guest: Tracy Holland (Workman) | Tulsa Oklahoma
    Date: January 15, 2025
    So sorry for your loss, I have fond memories of Uncle Jim during the rare family gatherings. I am his Brother, Bud (Virgil) Workman’s youngest daughter and I always loved and adored Uncle Jim’s kind smile. I’ve enjoyed seeing all the pictures the family has shared. Love to you all during this difficult time. ❤❤ Tracy Holland
  3. Guest: Glen Stroud | Athens, Ga.
    Date: January 14, 2025
    Jim was the first mechanic in the Mitchell area that kept an open mind about foreign cars. He was an excellent VW mechanic.
  4. Guest: Rose Cody | Orleans, Indiana
    Date: January 13, 2025
    Sorry for your loss, prayers for the family🙏
  5. Guest: Patty Cottengain | Orleans, IN
    Date: January 13, 2025
    I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences 🙏
  6. Guest: Robert Bex | Bedford, IN
    Date: January 13, 2025
    Condolences to the family. He worked on my vehicle a couple times. He was a great mechanic, fair pricing and good to deal with.
  7. Guest: Steve & Mary Baker George | Mitchell, IN
    Date: January 12, 2025
    We are both so sorry for your loss. We ran into Jim & Marilyn over at IU Bedford at a doctors appointment, and talked about our growing up in Mitchell. Our prayers are with you during this sad time.