James BELLER

1942 - 2022

BELLER, James Raymond

James Raymond Beller, age 79, of Xenia passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022 at Soin Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1942, in Charleston, West Virginia, the son of Frank and Edna (Mack) Beller.

Jim is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter: Kimberly (Mike) Renz of Wyoming, OH; granddaughter: Audrey Renz; brother: Frank (Joyce) Beller of Eleanor, WV; sister: Judith Halstead of Dunbar, WV; Uncle and friend: Clifford (Brenda) White; cousin: Mike (Carol) Beller of Poca, WV; nephews: Tim Beller, Jody and Jon Halstead and nieces: Jessica Halstead, all of WV and Kristina Kramer of OH; Julia Jiner-Manifold of GA;, Katie Jiner and Janessa Jiner, both of OH and sister-in-law Doris (Dick) Westfall of Dunbar, WV; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his son: James Raymond "Jay" Beller in 1988.

Jim graduated from West Virginia State College. He married Judith L. White on February 28, 1964, just prior to entering the US Army. Together they moved to Ft. Riley Kansas, where he served as First Lieutenant. He began his career in computers in 1966; retiring from EDS Corp as a Systems Engineer. Jim was a HAM Operator (KC8OKU). He was an active member and Membership Committee Chairman of the local XWARN Club. He also belonged to the DARA Club, volunteering at numerous events for both. Jim was a Boy Scout growing up and passed his love of scouting on to his son Jay, continuing with the scouts for over 30 years. He was also an avid woodworker.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local Boy Scouts of America Council in memory of Jim.

Services will be held 11 AM, Wednesday, June 8th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia, with Scott Jenkins officiating. He will be buried at Woodland Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be held 5-7 PM, Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.