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James OPPY Obituary
James Lawrence
James Lawrence Oppy, Sr., 73, of Springfield, passed away August 29, 2022, in his home. He was born July 15, 1949, in Hillsboro, Ohio. James had worked at Buckeye Woods for 10 years and Yamada North America for 15 years. He enjoyed working on cars and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Marilyn (Biddle) Oppy; six children, Jane (Brian) Watkins, James (Crystal) Oppy, Jr., Nicole (Rick) Smith, Melissa Oppy, Timothy (Patty) Oppy, and Jamie (Dave) Watkins; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Denver and Terry Oppy; three half-brothers, Russell, Bo, and Johnny Osborne; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by son, Denver James "DJ" Oppy; father, Denver Francis Oppy; mother, Betty Irene (Edingfield) Osborne; and siblings, Jasper, Julie, and Patty. Private services will be held for Mr. Oppy's family at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.
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Susan Lucas and family.
September 2, 2022
Sincerely sorry for your loss, God rest his soul. Thoughts and prayers for family.
Joey Isaac
September 1, 2022
I been around for some years over half my life and I think of you as family u brrn good to me and I'm really gonna miss ya pop's .. hopefully you find DJ making room for the rest of us we will see y again someday u may be gone but never forgotten rest easy James
Amanda Collins
August 31, 2022
James, You were the grandfather to my oldest and as such you will be greatly missed. Rest easy with DJ.
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