James Rodger Inman Sr. of Idaville, Indiana, formerly of Ironton, MO, entered into rest on October 30, 2026 in Idaville at the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 1 day.
He was born January 29, 1940 in Ironton, MO, a son of the Late Gilbert Jackson and Beulah Browers Inman.
In 1959 he was united in marriage to Sandra Lynn Marshall who preceded him in death in 2011.
To this union was born two children, James R. Inman Jr. and wife Dawn of Idaville, Indiana and a daughter Stephanie Pezan who preceded him in death. Also surviving are Three sisters; Betty Risher and Martha Bowen of Ironton, MO and Linda Faye Whited of Washington, MO; 8 grandchildren; James III, Jake, Lucas, Amanda, Tiffany, John, Nick, and Brent. 15 great grandchildren, 2 great great- grandchildren, three sisters In Law Toni, Charlotte, and Ellen; two brothers in law, Russ and Gary, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by three brothers; Bateman, Jack, and Abe Inman and four sisters; Lilian Hartwick, Pauline George, Elizabeth Combs, and Sue Whited.
For most of his life, James worked hard as a Heavy Equipment operator to help support his family. After his retirement he enjoyed fishing, and socializing and having breakfast most every day catching with friends. He loved most of all spending time with his family. He was a long time member of the Midwest Operating Engineers Union. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at 1 PM from Cole Family Funeral Home with Elder Mark Sutton officiating, Visitation will begin at 11 AM.
Interment will be in the Cove Cemetery.

The Cole Family Funeral Home is fulfilling the family's wishes in his hometown of Ironton, Missouri.

The Deibels Funeral Home is honored and blessed to assist with local arrangements for the Inman family.