James O. Engle, 71, of Wallingford, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016, at his residence. He was the widower of Jean Engle.

Born December 23, 1944, in Kodak, KY, he was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Marie Sumner Engle.

James was a retired Detective Sergeant (2nd in command) of 27 years with the police department in New Milford, CT. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves and an avid NRA supporter.

He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth (Terry) Armstrong of Wallingford, and Kathy (Scott) Engle-Dulac of Warren, CT; grandchildren, Emalie Armstrong, Ethan Armstrong, Immanual Manning, Forrest Randall, Kenyon Carroll, Matthew Archer, Jr., James Dulac, Austin Armstrong, Terence Armstrong, Jonathan Richardson, Shawnta Crandall and Dylan Armstrong; and three special grandchildren.

He is also survived by his brothers, Wayne (Carol) Engle of Stamfordville, NY, Ben (Betty) Engle and Vaughn (Billie Drew) Engle, both of Celina, OH.

In addition to his wife and parents, James was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Hayley Armstrong; brothers, Charles Engle and Billy Engle; and sisters, Thelma Turner, Jewel Gerwels and Florene Dubbioso.

Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016, at Ramey's Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Bill Compton officiating.

Visitation will be 12 - 2p.m. at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home.

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home is caring for the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Hope (909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056).

Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Monday, June 06, 2016
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Boone-Nickell Funeral Home
150 W. Water Street
Flemingsburg, Kentucky 41041

Graveside Service

Monday, June 06, 2016
2:30 PM

Ramey's Chapel Cemetery
5406 Muses Mill Road
Wallingford, Kentucky 41093