James Thomas Maggard

Mr. James Thomas Maggard, Age 63 of Big Rapids, formerly of Howard City/Newaygo, died Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at home. He was born James Thomas Maggard in Union County, Indiana the son of Lueretha (Harmon) and Marion Maggard on October 10, 1946. He married Margaret Judy Hegel on November 8, 1996 in Grand Rapids and she preceded him in death on July 27, 2008. He then married Mary Dunkel on September 11, 2009 in Big Rapids. He was a warehouse truck driver for Bishop Distributors. He was a member of Croton American Legion Post #381; AmVets Post #1988 Baldwin; V.F.W. Post #4249 Newaygo; Forty & Eight Voiture Croton #721. He was a veteran having served in the Army during the Vietnam War from October 4, 1967 to October 3, 1975 when he was discharged as a SGT. He then continued to serve with the Michigan National Guard, retiring on June 23, 1993. He is survived by his wife Mary Dunkel‑Maggard of Big Rapids, his stepchildren Michael & Julie Dunkel, Bobby & Lisa Dunkel, Jimmy & Penny Dunkel, John & Sherry Dunkel, Julie & Ken Ek, Cheryl & Kyle Stoma, his 15 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and his brothers and sisters Thomas Bayne, Charles & Pauline Bayne, Arlene Anderson, Robert Wildow, Connie & Duane Droptiny and Donna Bayne. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM from the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Big Rapids on Saturday, November 7, 2009 with Father Lam T. Le officiating. Interment in Crandall Cemetery, Sand Lake. Arrangements by McKinley Funeral Home, Newaygo 231‑652‑5613. http:\\mckinleyfuneral.com