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Aug. 23, 1936 – Feb. 5, 2021

James F. Dain, 84, of Sweet Home died Feb. 5, 2021.

He was born Aug. 23, 1936 in Watersmeet, Mich. to Orin and Evelyn Dain.

He grew up in Scio. He graduated from Scio High School in 1955 and then moved to Crawfordsville in 1974, where he lived the rest of his life.

Mr. Dain enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports, basketball, track and playing baseball.

He loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Dain; sons Frank Perry, Ed Perry and Tim Dain; daughters DeAnna Perry and Kimberly Dain; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings Ginger, Joan, Lois, Susan and Tommy.

Mr. Dain was preceded in death by his father, Orin Dain; mother Evelyn Dain; and brother Butch Dain.

Viewing will be 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Union Cemetery in Crawfordsville.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.