James Robert Shadley Sr.

August 29, 1934 - November 14, 2020

James Robert Shadley Sr., age 86 of Portage, IN passed away on November 14, 2020 peacefully with his family by his side. He was born on August 29, 1934 in Hammond, IN to Ora and Violet (Blue) Shadley. James is survived by his sons, Emil (Sherry) Shadley, Terry (Kathy) Shadley, Thomas (Betsy) Shadley, James Jr. (Laura) Shadley; daughters, Barbara (Timothy) Kaleta, Patience (Michael) Keen; multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Shadley and brothers and sisters. James was married to the love of his life Nancy, for 65 years. Their love was inseparable. They had a love that was undeniably everlasting through eternity. James was a hard working, compassionate and God loving man. His family was his life and he often said " You don't have anything unless you have family" and there wasn't a day that went by where he didn't tell you " I love you with all my heart". James devoted his life in taking care of others. He would give the shirt off his back or his last dollar to help those around him. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather and will be truly missed. Due to Covid restrictions, services will be private. Arrangements handled by Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, Portage Chapel. Memorial donations maybe made in James' name to: Dunes Hospice Center, 4711 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383, or The Alzheimers Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com.