James William Barbee Obituary
James William Barbee (Dyer, Indiana) passed away on August 4, 2026. James William, born on November 16, 1959, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James William Barbee to show support.
James William will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew James William will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. James William’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, William Hollister and Marjorie Lois Barbee (Renn); his significant other Cindy Stath; his sister Jane Duffey (Rick); his niece Ashley Smallwood (Garrett); his nephew Keegan Duffey (Angie); his great-niece Haven Smallwood; and his great-nephews, Jackson Smallwood, Killian and Ralph Duffey.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Ridge United Methodist Church (8607 Columbia Ave, Munster, IN 46321).
In lieu of flowers, friends and family may support one of Jim's favorite projects, Wreaths Across America (https://wreathsacrossamerica.org): https://wreathsacrossamerica.org.
