James Sage

James Sage, 82, passed away Monday, November 22, 2016 at Good Samaritan Society in Indianola.

James was born December 8, 1933 in Leon, Iowa to E. Ralph and Francis Sage. In his younger years, he lived in Leon and was a cattle farmer. He was joined in marriage to Donna Boggs on June 19, 1955. James served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957. He worked for Iowa Packing Company before going into trucking and auto body work with his brother-in-law. James retired in 1998 from Holmes Oldsmobile. He took a lot of pride in his home and yard and doing auto body work for his friends and family. James loved watching NASCAR.

James is survived by his daughter, Gail Sage (Bill Pence); son, Bradley Sage (Deb Johann); daughter-in-law, Debbie Sage; grandchildren, Cody (Cheyenne), Brady (Tiffany), Molly (Sammy Holland), Jamie, Amanda Kirchhoff, Allison Kirchhoff and Bryce Speirs; great-grandchildren, Cadence, Elli, Wesson, Leighton, James Wylin and Bristol (on the way); siblings, Gary (Alta) Sage, Russell (Janet) Sage and Charles Sage; and many nieces, nephews and other loving family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; sister, Dorothy Headman; and his sons, James Brent and Bruce Alan.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.

Memorial contributions may be directed to HCI Hospice.

The family would like to thank everyone, especially the Bossy Posse . . . you know who you are.

Online condolences to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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