James "Jim" Stoops

June 30, 1948 - July 6, 2020

James “Jim” Stoops, 72, of New Castle, passed away early on the morning of Monday, July 6, 2020 at The Waters of New Castle following a brief illness. He was born on June 30, 1948 in New Castle, Indiana, a son of the late Otis and Lacy (Hays) Stoops. Jim graduated from New Castle High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Butler University. He greatly enjoyed working for the New Castle Henry County Public Library for many years. Jim was an avid reader and stayed abreast of current events. He loved his family and was a caretaker for his mom until her death. He is survived by one brother, Bob (Betty) Stoops in Ocala, Florida, and several nieces and nephews including, Tony (Linda) Fellers of Brownsburg, Shari Fellers of Kokomo, Tammy (Scott) Gard of Mooreland, Nancy (Chris) Vermeulen and Lucille Stoops of Michigan. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Stoops, and a sister, Nancy (Stoops) Fellers. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, July 11, 2020, in South Mound Cemetery West Lawn Addition. Memorial contributions may be offered to the New Castle Henry County Public Library, www.nchcpl.org. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of James “Jim” Stoops.