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James McComas Obituary

Age 52 of Maple Shade died suddenly on Thursday July 6 2006. Born in Phila. PA he was a lifelong Maple Shade resident. Jim was a business entrepreneur the owner of McComas Auto Repair in Maple Shade and also owned and operated a marina. He was past chief and life member of the Maple Shade Fire Department a member and past president of the Maple Shade Rotary and a Paul Harris Fellow. He was also a member of the Maple Shade Business Association and member and former Captain of the Ran-Del Yacht Club and an avid supporter of his hometown of Maple Shade. Everyone knew Jim to be very fun loving and so quick-witted. Anyone wishing to bring a photo of Jim to the viewing may do so.
Son of the late Nancy P. McComas Jim is survived by his beloved wife Joyce (nee Zimmerman) McComas. Loving father of Marisa (Nick) Eckert of Collingswood Ian of Marlton and Christian of Center City Phila. Dear brother of Debbie McComas LeQuear of Mt. Laurel and Michelle (Jeff) McClure of Maple Shade. Proud grandfather of Natalie (19 months) and Nicholas (12 days); uncle of Dr. Meredith LeQuear of Mt. Laurel; his father James E. McComas Sr.; and many other family members and friends.
Calling hours for Jim will be Tuesday evening 5-9 PM at the MARK C. TILGHMAN FUNERAL HOME 38 N. Forklanding Rd. Maple Shade (856) 779-1200. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday 10 AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help R.C. Church 126 E. Main St. Maple Shade. All are asked to please go directly to the church on Wednesday morning. Interment will follow in Colestown Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Deborah Hospital Foundation PO Box 820 Browns Mills NJ 08015.

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Published by Courier Post on Jul. 10, 2006.

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