James L. "Jim" Petrie, 71, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home. Born in Kendallville, Indiana Jim was the son of the late Vera Petrie. Jim worked for International Harvester prior to a 33 year career at the Fort Wayne General Motors Plant. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, reading, and watching IU Basketball. Jim loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was a member of Life Church in Huntington. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Petrie; sons, Jeffrey (Christine) Petrie, Chris (Valerie) Petrie; grandchildren, Brittany, Caiden, and Hudson; siblings, Sharon Smith, Joyce Bell, and Dave Petrie. Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Gene Petrie. Memorial Service is 7 pm, Thursday, July 1, 2021 at UAW2209 Hall, 5820 E. 900 N. Roanoke, with calling from 5 pm until the service. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services is handling arrangements.