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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Tribute to my friend: Jim Tindell (1960 - 2009)

This tribute will be a work in progress and will be updated. - Pastor Ed

James R. Tindell, 48, Columbus
James R. Tindell, 48, of Columbus, Indiana died at 9:30 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2009, at his home.

Mr. Tindell was a Reserve Officer with the Hope Police Department, was retired as a deputy from the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department and was a former Deputy Coroner. He also served as a paramedic for Athens Ambulance Service and as a security officer at Ceraland. For over 10 years he had coached Northside Middle School football and assisted coaching North High School football. He was a 1978 graduate of Columbus East High School and attended IUPUI and Ivy Tech.

Mr. Tindell was a member of Camon Masonic Lodge of Hope. He was a former member of East Columbus Volunteer Fire Department and Fraternal Order of Police. He was an avid fan of all sports, especially the Green Bay Packers, and loved to hunt.

The funeral will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Myers-Reed Chapel on 25th Street with Pastor Ed Boston officiating. Calling will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday and from 10:00 a.m. Tuesday to service time. Burial will be at Garland Brook Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Shop with a Cop or James R. Tindell Trust Fund for Northside Middle School Football Program.

Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com.

Mr. Tindell was born April 2, 1960 in Seymour, the son of August and Sandra Albert Tindell. He married Julie M. Miller May 23, 1981 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, of Columbus; his parents, of Columbus; a son, James Ray (Lisa Madden) Tindell of Columbus; daughters, Anna Marie (Randy) Hammond of Columbus and Cassandra May Tindell, at home; a brother, Jeff (Kim) Tindell of Columbus; a sister, Penny (Ronnie) Ritter of Edinburgh; nine nieces and 10 nephews; and grandchildren, Peyton and Parker Hammond of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by Grandma and Grandpa Merrert, Grandma and Grandpa Albert, and mother-in-law, Joanne Miller.

www.mem.com

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James Coffey · 844 weeks ago

I worked with Jim at the Atterbury Job Corps in the Mid 90's. I was young and Jim took me under his wing. He taught me many life lessons while I worked with him. We worked as security officers and we had alot of good times together. I left the Jobs Corps after I was hired as a fulltime police officer. After that we kinda lost contact. He will be missed by all.
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janet pickett · 843 weeks ago

It doesn't surprise me that Jim took you under his wing..........he had that way about him. He was a great guy and you are right.........he will be missed by all who knew him.
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Janet Pickett · 843 weeks ago

Jim Tindell, my brother-in-law for 28 years..........Jim was so loved by many, and unfortunately he left us way too soon. His many family members miss him tremendously. Jim had talked to Kane, his nephew, about basketball and coaches. He always made Kane feel so special because he believed in him. Kane finally was given the chance to play his game of basketball Friday, January 23, one week after Jim's death. He would have been so proud of Kane.............He dedicated the game to you Jim...........you were there with him in spirit. The many lessons you taught him will be used by Kane for the rest of his life. I thank you for that.............as the article in the paper said you were truly a people person and had a way of making everyone feel so very important. You taught us many lessons on how we should live our lives. You are truly a remarkable person Jim.....Thanks for the memories.........and we certainly shared many.
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Mitchell Gilbert · 842 weeks ago

Jim Tindellwas my football coach. He taught me alot of things on and of the football field. I'm sure any other member on the football team would say the same thing. This is a quote that i remember Coach Tindell saying "See you in a mile." We will all miss him.
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Brian Glesing · 841 weeks ago

I was so sad to hear of the passing of Jim Tindell (or Coach Tindell to me). Coach Tindell was an assistant football coach at Edinburgh High School in 1993. I had the wonderful pleasure to work with him and he taught all of us the value of hard work, dedication, and volunteerism. Coach Tindell was an integral part of our championship season that year. I have some great memories of him and I'm sure everyone that played for him does too. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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Dan Reveal · 814 weeks ago

Jim Tindell was always part of my life. He was the best cousin anyone could ever have. He had a way of making you feel that you were his favorite relative or friend. He will be missed.

Thanks for being my friend, Jim! I love you!

Dan
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Ben Hartwell · 684 weeks ago

Jim was a good man. I still can't believe he's passed. He helped me out so much when I was younger. He helped point me in the right direction when I didn't even know which direction I wanted to go. He was only a year or two older then me, but was so mature for his age. I wouldn't be the same man today if it wasn't for the mentoring that Jim provided me. I lost track with him 15 years ago, but never forgot the things he taught me.
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Mike Higham · 676 weeks ago

Jim was a great friend. We spent so much time playing ball in or younger years, he was the type of friend that we all should have. We worked together at Athens and he was my partner on the unit. I trusted Jim with my life and my friendship. I miss you Buddy!
This world is a little less bright without you.

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