James Albert “Big Jim” Dials, 80, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 3:05 am, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born on December 17, 1941, in Wayland, Kentucky, to John and Virgie (Phipps) Dials.
Big Jim married Diane Grogg in Wabash on April 9, 1966. He retired from Container Corporation in Wabash after 43 1/2 years. Big Jim was a former member of the Hanna Masonic Lodge in Wabash. He enjoyed playing the drums in The Deceivers Band and woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Dials of Wabash; three children, Jerilyn (Chris) Ammons of Roann, Indiana, Rob Dials and Jamie (Jennifer) Dials, both of Wabash, five grandchildren, Scott Ammons of Warsaw, Indiana, Kalie (Gabe Hoagland) Ammons of North Manchester, Indiana, Dustin (Bethaney Porter) Powers, Carter Dials, and Jessica Adams, all of Wabash, sisters and brother, Geneva Jennings of Wabash, Sarah Hartley of Huntington, Indiana, and Mark Dials of Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 8 brothers and sisters.
There will be a service held at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
Preferred memorial is charity of the donor’s choice.
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