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Robert James Obituary
FRESNO: Robert Lewis James, 80, of TR 175, went to the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 at the Coshocton Co. Memorial Hospital.
He was born Dec. 9, 1930 in Beckley, WV to the late William Ludlow and Amanda Elfreda (Breitfield) James. "Grandpa" James loved the Ridgewood Generals and spent many Friday nights at the football field. He also loved building decks and wooden furniture for his family and friends. He worked for 34 years at Pretty Products before his retirement. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.
He is survived by his children; Belinda (Verl) Marlatt of Coshocton, Dreama (Mike Steele) Lawrence of Coshocton, Robin (Ken Wagner) Swoveland of Warsaw, and Robert "Bobby" (Marilyn Davis) James of Wills Creek, his grandchildren; Jason (Megan) Lawrence, Chad (Whitney) Marlatt, Jeremiah (Stephanie) Savage, Amanda (Travis) Smith, Chasta (Brandon Bair) James, Amy Davis, Kayla (Alex Stuchul) James, Brandy (Cale Hepner) Swoveland, Jimmy Davis, and Heather Swoveland, his great-grandchildren; Nick, Jaycie, Kamryn, Mycah, Preston, Briar, Kira, Wyatt, Audrina, Reagan, Ella, and Dexter, his former wife, Anna James, and special friends; Dean & Jackie Poole and Marley & David Sindelar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six siblings, and a friend, Dean Poole II.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 at Coshocton Co. Memory Gardens with Rev. Don Dolick officiating. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Coshocton Co. Joint Veterans Council. The Fischer Funeral in Warsaw is handling arrangements. www.fischerfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ridgewood Generals Football Team, c/o Todd Stoffer, Ridgewood High School, 602 Johnson St., West Lafayette, OH 43845.
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Fern Johnson
November 18, 2011
To the James Family; Sorry to hear of your loss. I met Bob a few times and he was a wonderful neighbor.
Dorinda Hoff
November 18, 2011
Robin, May God be with you and your Family, Love you Dorinda Hoff (Wooster Ohio)
Mark Little
November 17, 2011
You will be missed Uncle Bob. Thanks for all the talks we had...Rest In Peace.Thoughts go out to the family and friends.
Marlee & David Sindelar
November 17, 2011
i dont know where to begin. i'm very honored to got to know him very well. as Mom said, he was not our neighbor, but family. he told me many stories & gave lots of advice that i will never forget. he also told me not to worry about him, or be sad when he passed. he told me several times that he lived a great, long life & he was a happy man. he loved his family very much. his grandkids & great-grandkids were his pride & joy. we had lots of laughs & talks together, & he & his family were there for mine when we lost my brother Dean. he was a very caring & loving man. God bless him & his family, we're here if you need us. thought & prayers always WE LOVE YOU MR JAMES!!!
November 17, 2011
He was an amazing person who we were so blessed to live next to.He was not our neighbor,but a man we called family.I will so miss our talks and his words of encouragement when we lost our beautiful son Dean F.Poole II just 5 months ago.We loved him and this he knew.God bless each and every family member.Love Dean & Jacqueline Poole
we all miss & love you papal
Heather
November 17, 2011
Anita James
November 17, 2011
To the James Family,
I am so sorry for your loss,your dad
was a good man and he will be missed,
but will live in your hearts forever.
EVA BASSETT
November 17, 2011
MAY GOD BLESS FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Jennifer Wagner
November 17, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
MARY SMITH
November 17, 2011
KEEPING YOU ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. RICK SMITH & FAMILY
Victor and Darlene Whytsell
November 17, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Brandy Swoveland
November 17, 2011
i miss you so much, i am honored to say your my grandpa. love you always
Shelly Ledbetter/Knisely
November 17, 2011
Thank you papaw for helping me when i was very young. You have always been thought about throughout the years and will always be thought about. You were such a great man and your reward will be great! Love you ox
We love you and miss you!
Travis & Amanda Smith
November 17, 2011
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