James "Jim" Henry Muck

ADRIAN- James “Jim” Henry Muck, 74, of Adrian, Michigan died on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on October 27, 1948 in Adrian, MI, the son of Elwyn T. and Arlene M. (Spreeman) Muck. He graduated from Adrian High School with the Class of 1967. Jim knew at an early age that he wanted to continue the family tradition of farming. His family raised crops and livestock, with Jim taking sheep to the Lenawee County Fair when he was young. Jim had a special interest in tractors outside of farming and collected many tractors over the years; he especially liked International, Allis-Chalmers and Kubota. Any day Jim could be out on the tractor was a good day. On June 23, 1967 Jim married Constance Dunham in Adrian, MI and they have celebrated over 56 wonderful years. During their marriage, Jim and Connie were a team, whether it was raising their 2 daughters, running C & J plumbing or working on the family farm. Jim was a leader for the Palmyra Future Leaders 4-H Club, involved with the Junior Livestock Association and took his sheep to the Lenawee County Fair for many years. He was a volunteer for the Palmyra Fire Department. Most recently, he was a was a member of the Zion United Brethren in Christ Church. Jim was also a collector of pocket watches, pocket knives and canes. Jim’s natural kindness and generosity came through so easily in his interactions with others, whether he was standing in line at the grocery store or talking to a small child. His family felt the love and devotion he had for them every day, it was a constant support that never wavered. In addition to his wife, Connie, Jim is survived by his daughters, Jennifer L. (James Jr.) Britt and Kristin L. Muck (Douglas Jedele); grandchildren, Keenan J. Britt (Sara Coleman), Amberlyn P. (Arnab) Hazari, Kaeleigh J. Rivera and Kaleb M. Rivera; great-granddaughter, Eleanor Coleman-Britt; siblings, Larry E. (Marcia) Muck, Jeffrey O. (Denise) Muck; and bonus children, John Oram, Christina Duncan and Kirk June. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and great-grandson, Abir James Hazari. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian with Pastor Aden Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Crane Cemetery in Palmyra Township. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM until the beginning of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Palmyra Fire Department. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

James "Jim" Henry Muck

October 27, 1948 - September 21, 2023