James David Klein, formerly of Chester

James David Klein, 71, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 at Clark Memorial Hospital in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

He lived in Jeffersonville for 46 years and he was a brick mason for 31 years. James was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a native of Chester, Illinois.

He is survived by his son, Matthew Klein of Charlestown, Indiana; daughter, Patricia Lowe of Bowling Green, Kentucky; sister, Diane Hulchcraft of Pinckneyville, Illinois.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his good friend, Lora Wiggers, of Jeffersonville, Indiana.

James was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Klein; his mother, Laura Klein; daughter, Stephanie Klein; and sisters Donna Klein and Bernadette Phoenix.

Cremation was chosen. E.M. Coots' Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at cootsfuneralhome.com