James C. Tincher, age 85, of Brookville, Indiana died unexpectedly Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence in Brookville.

Born November 28, 1936, in Butler County, Ohio he was the son of the late Carlos & Bertha (McWhorter) Tincher.  He was united in marriage in 1979 to the former Joann M. Pelfrey, and she preceded him in death on December 9, 2010.

Jim was retired having worked for over 30 years for the Indiana State Highway Department, after retirement from the state he also worked for Morgan's Canoe Livery in Brookville.

He was a member of the Brookville Church of Christ.

In his leisure time he enjoyed the outdoors, mowing grass and taking care of his livestock; trips to Holden Beach, North Carolina; as well as watching Westerns on television.

Survivors include children, Monte (Melissa) McCoy of Brookville, Indiana; Carla Tincher of Minnesota and Kenny Tincher of Cincinnati, Ohio, Rhonda Buck of Brookville, Indiana, Steve McCoy of Dayton, Ohio; one sister, JoAnn Market of Brookville, Indiana, one brother, Harold (Kathy) Tincher of Centerville, Indiana; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well as one great-great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, and wife Joann, he was preceded in death by a sister Janet Carol Tincher, three brothers, Paul Tincher, Leo Tincher and Dallas Tincher; and a brother-in-law, Lowell Market.

Family & friends may visit from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Rev. Malcolm B. Greene will officiate the funeral services at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 10, 2022 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.  Burial will then follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Brookville Church of Christ.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Tincher family.  To sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com .