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James William Slavey Jr., 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Friday September 6, 2024 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis.
He was born March 4, 1961 in Pulaski Co., KY. to James W. Slavey and Peggy A. (Prather) Slavey.
James was raised in the Southern Baptist faith and he loved the Lord. He also had a love for classic cars. He enjoyed playing pool, attending car shows, collecting Hot Wheels cars and going to flea markets with his wife. James had a good sense of humor and loved to tell jokes.
He married Betty C. (Skaggs) Bright and she survives.
He is also survived by daughters, Paige Slavey (Huston Chandler) and Samantha (husband, Gary) Owens; his son, Kyle Wilhelm; his grandchildren, Elizabeth Brown, Sabrina Fischer, Tessa Fischer; his sister, Robin (husband, Lee) Burkhead; his nephews, James (wife, Amanda) Purdue, Jarrod Burkhead and Cody Aulby; his niece, Amanda Aulby; his great-nieces, Arabella Burkhead, Hailey Purdue and Kavina Hammer; his cousin, Freda Dixon (John Cline); his sister-in-law, Gemai (husband, Shawn) Buckwalter; his brothers-in-law, Chuck (wife, Tina) Skaggs and Shawn (wife, Lori) Skaggs.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Friday, September 13, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will be Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Burial will be in Miller Cemetery.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve James's family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
Murphy - Parks Funeral Service (S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville)
Murphy - Parks Funeral Service (S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville)
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