James Charles Woodburn
James Charles Woodburn was the first of four children, born Charles Samuel Woodburn, July 31, 1910, Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, to Harry and Dora Woodburn. He was the firstborn of twins. His Christian and middle names were derived from his grandfathers (maternal and pater
nal, respectively). However, Harry did not like calling him Charles or Sam, so he told all he would be forever known as Jim.
Following the outbreak of World War II, he volunteered with the U.S. Army, enlisting 21 September 1942 . He served in communications and ascended to the rank of staff sergeant.
He met Dorothy Jean Rembe, daughter of Dennis William Rembe and Minnie Ethel Ayers, sometime in late 1941 or even as late as early 1942. They married in 28 June 1942, in Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana (a place appearantly known for fast weddings).
They lived in Princeton and had two sons: Charles Dennis and James William (half of both names being part of their father's name and their mother's father). Their relationship was a rocky one and they divorced by 1952. Dorothy Jean Rembe was born 5 April 1919, in Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, the second daughter of William Dennis and Minnie Ethel (Ayers) Rembe. She died 28 October 2002, at her son Dennis’ home in Jacksonville, Duvall, Florida. She was cremated.
Jim's sisters noted that Jim was an impatient man with a quick temper. Jim completely lost his vision by 1956. Jim died of a gunshot wound while cleaning a rifle, 26 July 1963.
The following is an article from the Princeton Daily Clarion the day after Jim's death, 26 July, 1963:
Princeton Man Killed While Cleaning Rifle
The death Thursday of a 52-year-old Princeton man was ruled accidental, it was reported today by Gibson County Coroner Robert Wade.
The victim: James C. Woodburn, a retired bartender, was found dead at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in his apartment at 216 S. Gibson by James McDonald. Mr. Woodburn's apartment was in a small house behind the McDonald home and the latter said he became concerned about Mr. Woodburn because he hadn't seen him since 8 a.m.
Mr. Woodburn, who had lost his eyesight in recent years, was found lying on the floor after being shot in the left side of his chest with a .22 calibre automatic rifle which he had apparently been cleaning. Wade said death was apparently instantaneous. No one reported having heard a shot.
Wade said the floor around the victim was covered in newspapers and oil, probes and rags were found near the body. The coroner said Mr. Woodburn had been dead since 8 a.m. Thursday.
Born July 31, 1910, in Evansville, Mr. Woodburn had lived most of his life in Princeton. He formerly worked at the Princeton Elks Club. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Elks and American Legion Post No. 25.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Dora Woodburn, Princeton; two sons, Charles Dennis, in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Hawaii, and Jimmy, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Jane Frick and Mrs. Elizabeth Mason, both of Princeton, and Mrs. Joseph Geesken, Evansville; several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Wright and Kendall Funeral Home. The Rev. D. McCoy will officiate. Burial will follow in Decker Cemetary, north of Princeton. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Photographs in this post include: James C. Woodburn, c. World War II.
nal, respectively). However, Harry did not like calling him Charles or Sam, so he told all he would be forever known as Jim.Following the outbreak of World War II, he volunteered with the U.S. Army, enlisting 21 September 1942 . He served in communications and ascended to the rank of staff sergeant.
He met Dorothy Jean Rembe, daughter of Dennis William Rembe and Minnie Ethel Ayers, sometime in late 1941 or even as late as early 1942. They married in 28 June 1942, in Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana (a place appearantly known for fast weddings).
They lived in Princeton and had two sons: Charles Dennis and James William (half of both names being part of their father's name and their mother's father). Their relationship was a rocky one and they divorced by 1952. Dorothy Jean Rembe was born 5 April 1919, in Oakland City, Gibson, Indiana, the second daughter of William Dennis and Minnie Ethel (Ayers) Rembe. She died 28 October 2002, at her son Dennis’ home in Jacksonville, Duvall, Florida. She was cremated.
Jim's sisters noted that Jim was an impatient man with a quick temper. Jim completely lost his vision by 1956. Jim died of a gunshot wound while cleaning a rifle, 26 July 1963.
The following is an article from the Princeton Daily Clarion the day after Jim's death, 26 July, 1963:
Princeton Man Killed While Cleaning Rifle
The death Thursday of a 52-year-old Princeton man was ruled accidental, it was reported today by Gibson County Coroner Robert Wade.
The victim: James C. Woodburn, a retired bartender, was found dead at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in his apartment at 216 S. Gibson by James McDonald. Mr. Woodburn's apartment was in a small house behind the McDonald home and the latter said he became concerned about Mr. Woodburn because he hadn't seen him since 8 a.m.
Mr. Woodburn, who had lost his eyesight in recent years, was found lying on the floor after being shot in the left side of his chest with a .22 calibre automatic rifle which he had apparently been cleaning. Wade said death was apparently instantaneous. No one reported having heard a shot.
Wade said the floor around the victim was covered in newspapers and oil, probes and rags were found near the body. The coroner said Mr. Woodburn had been dead since 8 a.m. Thursday.
Born July 31, 1910, in Evansville, Mr. Woodburn had lived most of his life in Princeton. He formerly worked at the Princeton Elks Club. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Elks and American Legion Post No. 25.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Dora Woodburn, Princeton; two sons, Charles Dennis, in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed in Hawaii, and Jimmy, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Jane Frick and Mrs. Elizabeth Mason, both of Princeton, and Mrs. Joseph Geesken, Evansville; several aunts and uncles.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Wright and Kendall Funeral Home. The Rev. D. McCoy will officiate. Burial will follow in Decker Cemetary, north of Princeton. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Photographs in this post include: James C. Woodburn, c. World War II.
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