James LaVern Ames, 83, of Lincoln, passed away February 28, 2016. Born October 22, 1932 in Ainsworth, NE to James and Bertha (King) Ames. U.S. Army Veteran. Retired Computer Programmer. Pinochle enthusiast.
Family members include his daughters, Sheryl Thacker, Lisa Patterson, and Lori Benefield; grandchildren, Amber, James, Jeanne, Ricardo, Brian, Jesse, Reanna, Michael and Jacqueline; 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Kathy Barney; nieces, Linda Henggeler and Susan Rivers. Preceded in death by his parents, wife, Barbara, infant son, Michael, and brother, John.
Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday (3-4-16) Cedar Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery, 22501 North 162nd, Waverly, NE.
Memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Visitation: Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street.