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1935 James 2021

James Halverson

August 16, 1935 — April 14, 2021

HALVERSON, James " Jim" Martin - Age 85, of Mt. Morris, died Wednesday April 14, 2021. Funeral services will be held 11AM Saturday April, 17 at Living Word Church of God, 6325 Calkins Road, Flint. Pastor Tim McKenzie officiating. Burial to follow in Flushing Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9AM until time of service at the church. Arrangements provided by Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Genesee County Department of Veterans Services. Jim was born August 16, 1935 in Flint, the son of Martin and LaRue Evelyn (Pennell) Halverson. Mr. Halverson married Lorraine Sholler on December 16, 1963 and she preceded him in death on June 22, 2017. He enjoyed gardening, duck hunting and fishing. Jim retired from General Motors Turnstedt Plant with 35 years of service. Mr. Halverson was a member of the Arid Club and U.A.W. Local 659. Jim was the first winner of the "to Spell Michigan Lottery, winning in 1982. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone, part of his job was assisting others with alcohol and drug addiction. Surviving are: daughter, Terri (Rick) DuVall of Mt. Morris; sons, Mike ( Becky) Yost of Flushing, Martin Halverson of Holly; grandchildren, Adam DuVall of Mt. Morris, Cameron Yost of Flushing, Dominique Harriston of Flint; Chelsea Halverson of Swartz Creek; great grandson, Josiah Hurley of Flint. He is also survived by his sisters, Kay (Don) Heise of Charlevoix, Janice Smith of Flint; many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents Martin and LaRue Halverson; son, Samuel Halverson and Daughter, Traci Halverson. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

9:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Living Word Church of God (Calkins Road, Flint)

MI

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Saturday, April 17, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Living Word Church of God (Calkins Road, Flint)

MI

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