James J. 'Jim' Searle, 71, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in Stafford.

He was born July 29, 1938, in Stafford to Harry and Minnie Searle.

He was a graduate of Hudson High School. He retired from Halliburton Services.

He married Anna Vee Shelton on March 4, 1960.

Survivors include his wife, Stafford; a son, Jeff Searle, Wichita; a daughter, Sheri Searle, Olathe; a sister, Darlene "Sally" Bauer, Hudson; a brother, Gaylen Searle, Hudson; and three grandchildren.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Trinity Community Church, Hudson. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

Memorials are sugested to Trinity Community Church or the Hudson Community Club Development Fund in care of Minnis Chapel, 125 N. Main, Stafford.