James Lee Heide age 59, of rural Attica and winters in Blackstock, SC and a New Richmond native, passed away in Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL 7:39 PM Thursday, July 11, 2024 following a lengthy illness.  He was born in Lafayette, IN July 31, 1964 son of the late Robert Lee and Iva Brown Heide.

James attended North Montgomery High School and served seven years with the U.S. Army, 1985-1993 discharged as a SGT.  He was employed over 15 years with Clifton & Quigg Fertilizer Services, Linden.  He was an operator and mechanic who could fix nearly anything.  He was a member of American Legion Post #72 in Crawfordsville and enjoyed fishing and camping.

Surviving are: his children; Robert Heide of Avon and Nicole (Gabe) Duff of Crawfordsville.  Grandchildren: Aurora, Claire and Lyla.  His siblings: Nellie Robertson of Mulberry, Earl (Janet) Heide of Linden, Ethel (Mark) Geldmeier of Riesel, TX, Marian (Michael) Heide-Branch of Blackstock, SC.  Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding him in death were his parents, grandparents: Frank & Ethel Hockenberry Heide and Tom & Laura Bartlett Brown.  Siblings Carl Reamer, Harry Reamer, Ruth Goodin and Frank Heide.  Three nephews, a niece and a great-niece also preceded him in death.

Visitation hours are 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate. We will leave immediately following in procession to New Richmond Cemetery where graveside military honors will be provided by Byron Cox American Legion Post #72 and the US Army at 12:45 PM.  Memorial contributions may be directed to New Richmond Cemetery.  Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com