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James McCreight Obituary

McCREIGHT, James
Age 69 of Big Flats, NY passed away Friday, September 5, 2008, at the Corning Hospital in Corning, NY. James was born on January 27, 1939, in Elmira, NY, to the late Walter and Ida (Forsberg) McCreight James served our country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Survivors include his sister, Lois (Thomas) Hamilton of CA; wife, Patricia; children, Jeffery (Lynn) Wandell of FL, Jackie (Harry) Radford of Big Flats, Pamela Pronti of CT and Andy Wandell of Pine Valley, NY; Grandchildren, Jessica, April, John, Matthew, Elizabeth, Aaron, Jordan, Jason, Dana and Damien; seven great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to Woodlawn National Cemetery on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 11 AM for a committal service and full military honors for James.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Sep. 7, 2008.

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Barb and Ben Smith

September 8, 2008

Aunt Pat,
Ben and I are sorry to hear of your loss of Uncle Jim. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless!

Danna Pronti

September 8, 2008

We will all miss you !
Love Danna

Charles McCreight

September 7, 2008

Cousin Joan Gunderman called us yesterday about Jim. Our sympathy to your family from ours. Chuck and Marilyn McCreight

Lauren Schnautz

September 7, 2008

Pat & Family,
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers, and please remember things happen for a reason! If you need anything we are right across the street, and here for you!

Lynn Wandell

September 7, 2008

Mom,

Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Wishing we could be with you at this time.

We love you.

Jeff, Lynn and Matthew Wandell
Sebastian, FL

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