James Ragan Abshear

James Abshear Obituary

News Death Notice

ABSHEAR, James Ragan 80, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on September 14, 2011. He was born on December 24, 1930, the son of the late Ragan and Merle (Bryson) Abshear. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nina (Levingston) Abshear; sons and daughter-in-law, James B. and Karen Abshear, Jeffrey K. Abshear and Mark A. Abshear; grandchildren, Paysha (Ben) Marshall, Justin Abshear, Heather Collins, Rob Collins, Jacob Abshear, Hannah Abshear and Colton Abshear; great- granddaughter and little namesake, Hadley Ragan Marshall; brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul G. and Lucille Abshear and Richard N. and Dorothy Abshear; sister, Kathy Palmero; special brother-in-law, whom he shared a special birthday card with for the past numerous years, Dan Pencil; special friends, Jack and Marge Cauley of Florida; and many nieces, nephews and extended family who loved him. He is preceded in death by his brother, Keith Abshear and sister, Karen Pencil. Jim retired from the Springfield Police Department after 22 years of service and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #72. He was a veteran of the Korean War, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, life member of the Military Order of Purple Heart, and a member of the Korean War Veterans Chapter of the 7th Calvary Regiment where he held several offices including Vice-President and President. Jim was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing golf. He took an active part in his sons and grandchildren's sports and school activities and was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Jim's family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. To, Dr. Keith Boor, the Community Mercy Home Care and Hospice staff and the staff at Eaglewood Care Center for their compassion and care for Jim. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 16, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. at the JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME-Springfield, where a celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Andrew Jit officiating. Entombment to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jim to Community Mercy Hospice, 1343 N. Fountain Blvd. Springfield, Ohio 45504. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.jacksonlytle.com.

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Published by Springfield News-Sun on Sep. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for James Abshear

8 Entries

Wanda Gilbert

September 19, 2011

To the Abshear Family,
We want you to know we are very sorry to hear about Mr. Abshear passing. We know it is very hard to lose someone so special and dear to each of you. Take time to be with each other and to focus on all the good times each of you have shared. You are in our prayers and thoughts. May GOD give you the comfort you need each new day.

Take Care,
Connie and Wanda (Combs)
(Connie Arnold - Wanda Gilbert)

Pam (Fout) Fitzwater

September 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kyleene (Mitchem) Smith

September 17, 2011

To the Abshear family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Keep close the precious memories that you have with your husband, father, and grandfather and they will help comfort you in the days and months to come.

Ann & Brittany Pencil

September 16, 2011

Nina, Jimmy, Jeff and Mark,
Brittany and I would like to send our condolences to all of you at this time of great sorrow. Our thoughts will be with all of you in the coming days.
Ann & Brittany Pencil

Linda Flint

September 15, 2011

Condolences and prayers for the Abshear family during this very sorrowful time, and in the days to come. From an old friend (from Greenon/Zimmerman's Mkt.)

September 15, 2011

Deepest sympathy to the Abshear family. Many fond memories of my cousin, Jim Abshear. They go all the way back to our early years in Kentucky and even after they moved to Ohio he would come back for visits and we would have a wonderful time. He passed away on what was the birthday of our deceased grandmother, Sally Bryson on September 14th. I can just hear my Mother, Dana Farley and my Aunt, Merle Abshear talking in Heaven about this.
I am so sorry we are not able to make the trip there for the servcies but will be with all of you in thought and prayer.

Dan and Freda Kimsey
Parkersburg,WV

September 15, 2011

May God Bless you during this time. Heaven just gained a Great Man in Jim. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Bill
Black

Tony Schroyer

September 15, 2011

Mr. Abshear was a great man and he taught us many things as we were growing up - i will miss talking to him every Veteran's Day and thanking him for his service to our great country. May God bless the Abshear family in their time of sorrow.

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