James Lowell Monnett, 69, of Monon, died at 4 am Saturday, April 5, 2008, in his residence. He had been in failing health for the past 2 1/2 years. He was born July 29, 1938, in Lafayette and was the son of the late Ray and Mabel Mulondore Monnett. Mr. Monnett was a Marine Corps veteran, who served in the motor transport division and was discharged in 1964. He married Marian Reed on June 4, 1965, in Grandville, Mich. She survives. He was retired from the Grand Trunk Railroad, where he worked for 26 years as maintenance foreman. Mr. Monnett was a former member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Valparaiso. He enjoyed watching the Chicago Bears, Notre Dame sports and was an avid Dale Earnhart Jr. fan. Surviving with his wife are two sons, Roland G. Deck of Monon and Michael L. Deck of Lafayette; two daughters, Darlene D. Deck of Rensselaer and Jamie L. Tidwell (husband: John) of Westville; two sisters, Nancy Patrick (husband: Shilo) of Hammond and Mary Lou Monnett of Sand Pierre. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday, April 11, 2008 at Bedford Cemetery, Monon. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Betty Holman and Cleo Ressler, and two brothers, Jerry and Gearld "Dean" Monnett. Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon is entrusted with his care.