James M. Brinker

He was born Oct. 19, 1940, in Flint.

James worked at the Ford plant in Detroit for many years. When he married Aleta Kropp he was a tax accountant for the city of Charlevoix and then for the city of Iron Mountain.

He was a loving father who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching football, especially the Detroit Lions. More than anything, James loved his grandchildren.

James is survived by his wife, Aleta; a son, Clayton J. Chambers; a daughter, Anita Kay (Carl) Melberg; grandchildren, Jessica, Jordan (Jamie), Christopher and Alexander; a sister, Nancy; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Kevin Sullivan will officiate.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of James Brinker online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.