James E. “Jim” Blinn, 92, of Jackson Township, Wells County, passed away on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.
Jim was born on Oct. 5, 1933, in Marion to the late Merle A. and Ethel M. (Foust) Blinn. He was a 1953 graduate of Jackson Center in Wells County and went on to attend Purdue University, where he earned a degree in agriculture.
Jim served his country in the United States Army, including service time in Germany. Following his military service, he returned home and became a lifelong farmer in Wells County, farming since 1954. He also worked for Dana Corporation in Marion for 30 years.
On Feb. 20, 1955, Jim married his wife Jackie in Lancaster, Indiana.
Jim was a member of the Van Buren Masonic Lodge No. 711 and the Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne. His faith was also an important part of his life, and he attended Solid Rock Church in Warren.
Jim is survived by his wife, Jackie Blinn; son, Mikel J. (Cheryl) Blinn; daughter, Lorie A. (Ted) Fiock; grandchildren, David Blinn, Adam (Lindsey) Blinn, Evan (Amanda) Blinn, Holly (Bart) Brown, Emily (Brad) Eppleheimer and Alex (Rachel) Fiock; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Blinn and brother-in-law, Jerry Pearson.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy S. Blinn; brothers, John (Karen) Blinn, Jerry (Rita) Blinn and Sam Blinn; sisters, Bonita Pearson, Rebecca (Bob) Hix and Doris Blinn.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember Jim from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 203 N. Matilda St. in Warren. A Masonic service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, with Lyle Meese officiating. Visiting hours will be held one hour prior to the service, starting at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren, with graveside military rites conducted by the United States Army.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Warren Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 373, Warren, IN 46792, or Solid Rock Church, 485 Bennett Drive, P.O. Box 322, Warren, IN 46792.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.