Eskridge – James Ira Troutner, 13, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Eskridge, KS.

He was born January 3, 2003 in Emporia, KS, the son of Roger W. and Deanna L. (Shearer) Troutner. He was a student at Norton Junior High School, Norton, KS.

James was preceded in death by his father Roger Troutner on October 30, 2013, maternal grandfather, Arnold Shearer and paternal grandparents Dallas Ira and Vivian Troutner.

He is survived by his mother Deanna Troutner of Eskridge; brother, Jordan Troutner of Eskridge; sister, Lora Troutner of Eskridge; grandmother, Elaine Shearer of Almena; boyfriend of Deanna, Allan Babcock and daughter Tiffany of Logan and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Norton Christian Church, 208 N. Kansas Ave., Norton, KS, with Pastor Hal Jones and Chance McKinney officiating. Public visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2016 and 8:00 a.m. until service time Friday, June 3rd all at the Norton Christian Church. Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Almena, KS. A memorial service for James will also be held in Emporia, KS at a later date and will be announced.

Memorials may be given to the James Ira Troutner Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS 66967.