Jim McKerchie, 71, of Riceville, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012, at his home.

He was employed with H & K South Construction Co. and was of the Baptist faith.

He was a member of the Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy McKerchie.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce McKerchie, of Riceville; mother, Jean McKerchie of Mount Morris, Mich.; sons: Barry McKerchie, Troy McKerchie and Brian McKerchie; daughters: Rhonda McKerchie, Dawn Perez, Dinelle Grant and Michelle McKerchie Lunsford and husband, Michael; stepdaughters: Michelle Whaley, Melissa Whaley King and husband, Martin, Amanda Whaley and husband, Clinton Hullender; sisters: Judy Gilkes and husband, Ed, and Neva Rosa; brother, Bob McKerchie and wife, Rose; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Sorah officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service.

You are invited to send a message of condolence and view the McKerchie family guest book at www.fikefh.com.