James Ankrom Obituary

Age - 53

October 7, 2023

Mishawaka, IN

James "Jim" Matthew Ankrom, 53, formerly of Mishawaka, IN passed away September 30, 2023, in Wilmer, AL. Jim was born to the late Ralph and Margaret O'Neal Ankrom, on August 1, 1970, in South Bend, IN. He married Cheryl Smothers Ankrom on July 3, 2010, in Mobile, AL. Jim loved his family more than anything. His children were the light of his life. He was an amazing husband, father and brother. He loved to spend time with his kids and teach them whatever he could. Jim would take Maggie to Jimmy John's and they would each order a #9. He was teaching Little Jim how to be independent in any way he could. Jim loved time spent with family and friends. He was known to play a prank or two on people, but was always there to lend a helping hand. Jim knew the Lord as his personal Savior and we know he is with the Lord today celebrating. He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother, Andrew Ankrom. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Cheryl Ankrom and their twin children, Jim and Maggie Ankrom; his step-daughter Josie (Gabriel) Gunn; a granddaughter, Sadie Gunn. A brother, Michael (Tonya) Ankrom; sisters, Amy (Matt) Naikelis and Kim (Ron) Banicki); nieces and nephews, Emilee (Logan) Gilvin, Alison Ankrom, Philip Ankrom, Skilar Ankrom, Sam Naikelis, Gus Naikelis, Archie Naikelis, Matt Banicki and Alicia Banicki; his mother-in-law, Della Smothers; sister-in-law, Margaret Martin and her children Pete and James Thompson. Jim is also, survived by aunts, uncles, cousins and friends that he counted as family. Visitation for Jim will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 from 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. at Radney Funeral Home - Mobile. Funeral Service will be celebrated in the chapel of Radney Funeral Home at 1:00 p. m. Jim will be laid to rest in Pine Crest West Cemetery in Mobile, AL following the service Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. radneyfuneralhome-mobile. com for the Ankrom family.

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