He was born June 28, 1956, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Richard & Naomi Keys Symmes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Danielle Symmes on May 14, 2014, one brother, Michael Symmes and one sister, Kathy Jo Foy. Jim was the owner of Vision Communications.
Survivors include:
His wife of 27 years, Debbie Hoover Symmes of Columbia
Three sons – Richie Symmes of Columbia, Justin Symmes of Texas, Jason Nuterspaugh of South Carolina
One daughter – Bre Emerton of Anderson, Indiana
Two brothers – Richard Symmes and Tom Symmes both of Anderson, Indiana
One sister – Susie King of Evansville, Indiana
Several grandchildren, other relatives and friends
Jim chose cremation and a memorial service will be held later
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements