JAMES BURNFIELD

BERNE, Ind. — James F. Burnfield, 47, of Ft. Collins, CO. and formerly of Decatur, In., passed away shortly after his motorcycle collided with an auto in Ft. Collins, CO., on Saturday afternoon, July 15,2017.

He was born August 15, 1969 in Decatur, IN., the son of Roger F. Burnfield and Carol J.Reinhard Kuhn.

His father survives in Van Wert and his mother and step-father, Orla L. Kuhn survive in Bluffton, IN.

Also surviving are his son; Tyler James Burnfield of Decatur and his sister; Annette M. (Charles L.) Parr of Bluffton, In.; his step-siblings; Steve (Kimmy) Kuhn; Micah (Vickie) Kuhn; Debbie (Jeff) Moser; Becky (Glen) Agler; Susie Reed; Jenni (Dave) Haman; his grandmother; Ruth S. Burnfield of Spencerville, OH. and his nephew; Kristopher D. (Sara) Adams of Bluffton, IN.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; J. Frederick Burnfield and Ephriam "Ed" and Roberta L. Reinhard.

James was a 1987 graduate of Van Wert High School and was a construction worker. He enjoyed cars, riding his cycle, hunting and the construction trades.

Funeral services will be noon Saturday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville with Rev. Scott Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends after 10 AM Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for his funeral expenses. Condolences may be sent to; tbayliff@woh.rr.com