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. Jim 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 Mt. Morris, Michigan; sons, Barry McKerchie, Troy McKerchie and Brian McKerchie; daughters, Rhonda McKerchie, Dawn Perez, Dinelle Grant and Michelle McKerchie Lunsford and husband Michael; step-daughters, Michelle Whaley, Melissa Whaley King and husband Martin, Amanda Whaley and husband Clinton Hullender; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Gilkes and husband Ed and Neva Rosa; brother, Bob McKerchie and wife Rose, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in the chapel of Fike Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Sorah officiating. His family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the McKerchie family guestbook at www.fikefh.com