Funeral Services Set for Indiana Chief

Aug. 16, 2009
Marion Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jim Zeeks dies after suffering a heart attack at the scene of a serious wreck.

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ind. --

A volunteer fire chief in Lawrence County died Saturday night after suffering a heart attack at the scene of a crash.

Marion Township Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jim Zeeks was working a serious car crash near Mitchell Saturday night when he suffered a heart attack, officials said.

He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Zeeks was a member of the Indiana Volunteer Firefighters Association and a past district chairman.

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Funeral Services

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Church of God in Mitchell. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday.

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