HUTCHINSON — James Lee Hearn passed peacefully in his sleep on January 22, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society Hutchinson Village. Born March 3, 1959 in Kingman, Kan., he was a son, brother, father, and a veteran. He was proud of his service in the U.S. Army as a tank mechanic. He also worked as a tree arborist with his father and then like his father a truck driver. 

He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Lee Hearn and his mother, Wilhelmina (Willie) Hearn of Great Bend. James leaves behind a son, Jaime Lee Hearn of Coalinga, Calif.; his brother John Edward Hearn (Cindy) of El Dorado, Kan.; his sister Jeanette Marie Bowen (Tommy) of Ridgeway South Carolina; and his sister Judith Anne Schick (Rob) of Lebo, Kan.; as well as several nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and grand nephews.

James will always be remembered as one who loved to work with his hands, do word searches, play games, pull pranks on others and bring joy to those around him. His generous and caring nature will not be forgotten. May he rest in peace, experience the forgiveness and love that are awaiting him in the Savior’s arms. 

A memorial service will be held Feb. 13, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Old Mission Heritage.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Old Mission Mortuary

3424 E. 21st St. N. 

Wichita, KS 67208

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 6, 2025