James Pancake
January 9, 1938 - January 31, 2021
James Pancake, 83, of Charleston, SC, husband to Rita A. Pancake of 34 years, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 9, 1938 in Boswell, IN, James was a son of the late James H. Pancake, Sr. and Elsie Jane Parsons Pancake. James enjoyed bowling and was a member of USBC Greater Charleston Association and NRA. He was a TSgt in the USAF, serving in San Antonio, TX; Cheyenne, WY; Italy and Turkey. He did three years in Southeast Asia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Besides his wife, James is survived by two sons: Michael (Sandy) in the Army in Germany and Justin (Felicia) of Austin, TX; three grandchildren: Michael J., Trinity A., and Hayley E.; and three sisters: Judy Linscott of Warfordsburg, PA; Kathy Wyatt of Lafayette, IN and Karen Ferger of West Point, IN. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Service will be Friday, February 12, 2021 at 2pm at Hippensteel Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Boswell Cemetery with military honors. Current Covid-19 precautions will be observed along with social distancing and current government attendance guidelines. Masks are required. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in James`s memory may be made to Knights of Columbus, 218 S 4th St. Lafayette, IN 47901. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
James Pancake, 83, of Charleston, SC, husband to Rita A. Pancake of 34 years, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 9, 1938 in Boswell, IN, James was a son of the late James... View Obituary & Service Information