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James Straight Obituary

WARRENSBURG James "Jim" L. Straight, 72, of Warrensburg, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jim is the son of the late Beatrice Barrett and Lester Straight and was also predeceased by one brother, Jack Straight. Jim enjoyed spending time with this family, close friends and neighbors, and his two "grand-dogs" Shadow and Telly. Jim is survived by the love of his life that he married on May 30, 1959, Patricia E. Forte of 49 years, and their seven children: Ms. Debbie (Straight) Steagall and her husband, Mark, of Missouri, Ms. Delores (Straight) Buckelew and her late husband, Johnny, whom passed in 2007, of Tennessee and their two children, Nicky and Natalie, Mr. James L. Straight II of Thurman and his four children, Amanda, Joshua, Brandon, and Sydney, Ms. Jacqueline (Straight) Nelson and her companion, Daniel DeMarsh, of Warrensburg and her children, Tyson, Lucas, Emma, and Daalten and her stepchildren, Ashley and Austin, and ex son-in-law, Robert Nelson of Warrensburg, Ms. Kathleen Straight of Queensbury and her two children, Deja and Kaylan, Ms. Melissa Straight of Warrensburg and Ms. Melinda Straight of Warrensburg. Jim is also survived by seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, a sister-in-law, Velita Schutzmier of Texas; one aunt, Ms. Betty McKinney of Warrensburg, several cousins including, Bud and Wanda Reed of Warrensburg and Rosie and Tommy Lomax of Warrensburg and very close family friends Phyllis and Owen "Dick" Monroe of Warrensburg. The family would like to thank Maureen Linehan and Stephanie Wood whom took exceptional care of Jim during his last few months. At Jim's request there will be no calling hours, he has chosen to donate his body to Albany Medical College for research in hope to help in the finding of a cure for cancer. Donations in Jim's name can be made to Albany Medical College or the American Cancer Society. Please visit www.alexander funeralhomes.com for online guest book and condolences.

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Published by Post-Star on Jul. 25, 2008.

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Floyd Carpenter

July 27, 2008

I'm sorry for your loss Kathy, and Family.

DeEtta VanGuilder

July 27, 2008

Sorry to hear about Jim, wish we could have got together more often.

Dave Carpenter

July 27, 2008

Kathy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you god bless love Carpy

Dave Carpenter

July 27, 2008

Kathy and family i am so sorry for you,My prayers are with you. if you ever need anything please call.God bless. Love carpy.

Kim Chamberlain

July 26, 2008

Patty and faimly, so sorry too hear of your loss. Jim sure will be missed,"who is letting the people into the Bolton Beaches"?? Our prayers are with you.

Harriet,Kim,and Mike Chamberlain

Christina Secor

July 25, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Joshua Straight

July 25, 2008

Grampa youll always be their in my heart

Tammy Nugent

July 25, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Tammy (Tougaw)

Anne Harvey

July 25, 2008

Jackie and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad. It is a horrible loss, but I hope you find some comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and is in hands of our loving father. We will keep him and all the family in our prayers. God Bless you and keep you strong. All our Love, The Harveys

cherith

July 25, 2008

mindy,missy and family....im very very sorry to hear about your dad. he was so sweet. if there is anything that anyone needs please dont hesitate to call. i miss you all and love you

Timothy & Donna DeStefano

July 25, 2008

Jackie & Family:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

pat jones

July 25, 2008

Your dad was a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss.

Michele Corentto (French)

July 25, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You were always there when my gram needed you. You were wonderful friends to her. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barb French

July 25, 2008

Mindy,Missy & family, i am so sorry to hear of Jims passing,he was a wonderful man, always had a smile on his at The Sagamore,we all had alot of laughs and good times my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time

KEITH EVANS

July 25, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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