James Isaac “Jim” Denman of Waynetown passed away Saturday morning, June 8, 2024, at home, at the age of 64.
Born March 7, 1960, at Crawfordsville, he was the son of Lowell Denman and Betty West Denman Hall. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1978. He married Frances Beck Denman on Aug. 12, 1978. She passed away Feb. 14, 2021. He married Amy Kindt Cooper on Nov. 14, 2021. She survives.
Jim was a skilled tool and die maker and shop manager for Closure Systems International in Crawfordsville; he also worked for Indiana Precision. His career spanned over 40 years, and his unseen influence can be found on various plastic bottle caps. He retired in January of this year.
Jim was also a very skilled musician, song writer, and luthier. He played the guitar, fiddle, banjo, and mandolin. He has a large body of work that can be found on his YouTube channel. Jim started his music career as little Jimmy Denman, traveling the country playing bluegrass with his father and brothers. He wowed on-lookers with his incredibly high voice and a prowess on the banjo that was beyond his years. As an adult he became recognized as a songwriter and minister. Some of his songs have been recorded by a national artist, and many are still played in churches around the community.
Everyone who encountered Jim could see that there was something different about him. His love for the Lord shined through every fiber of his being. He spent many years preaching and teaching. If you knew him, it was plain to see he loved the Lord with all his heart and loved his neighbor as himself.
Surviving family include: wife Amy Denman; daughter Lori Baker; two sons, Levi Denman and Luke (Amanda) Denman; six grandchildren, Machiah, Jude, Lyric, Gibson, Emery and Paige; and brother Dan (Cheryl) Denman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Frances; and brother Dave Denman.
Visitation for will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Burkhart Funeral Home. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Harvest Fellowship, 1618 W. C.R. 500S, led by Pastor Tom Camp. Burial will follow at Wallace Lutheran Cemetery. Immediately following will be a jam at Baldwin Field in Milligan Park. All are welcome to bring a lawn chair and participate, or just enjoy great music and fellowship.
Donations in memory of Jim Denman may be made to the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
