Obituary: James McGuire

August 30, 1947 – November 6, 2026

James McGuire, 79, of Bedford, passed away on November 6, 2026, in Bloomington.

Born August 30, 1947, in Monroe County, he was the son of Clovis Charles McGuire and Ruemma Jane Baker. He married Theresa Lake on April 1, 1985. He was a carpenter and stonecutter for Indiana Limestone. He was a US Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa Lake of Bedford; one son, Jason James McGuire, of Missouri; two stepchildren: Jason Luttrell of Oklahoma, Dianna Luttrell of Bloomington, IN; seven grandchildren: Pipper and Joslyn McGuire, Kevin Silvers, Destiny Luttrell, Megan Luttrell, Cutter Luttrell, Sutton Luttrell; one great-grandchild: Amelia Kay Silvers; two sisters: Eleanor (John) Mann of Bloomington, Marlene Gunter of Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack, John, William, Dave; his sisters Patricia McGuire, and Bonnie Sue Sowders; and one granddaughter, Shelby Grace Luttrell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 11th , 2026, in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Fayetteville Community Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 11th, from 11 am until the hour of service at the Day & Carter Mortuary.

Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.