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James Filby Obituary
James Franklin Filby, Jr. after a brief battle with cancer passed away suddenly on the morning of Friday February 19th in Lecanto, FL where he lived for the past 12 years with his loving wife of 28 years Lois. Jim is survived by his wife Lois Seeger Filby, his children Christopher Filby of Frederick, Stacey Ellen Crouch-Law and husband Kevin Law of Cascade, Lisa Ann Welty and friend Alan Gross of Frederick, and his step-son Jeff Brubaker and wife Joanie Raymond Brubaker of Frederick. Also surviving him are three grandchildren, Timothy Rodney Barnes of Reisterstown, James Daniel Barnes and wife Christina of Hagerstown, and James Edward Crouch of Walkersville; along with great grandchild Jayce Barnes of Hagerstown, uncle Charles Hardman, and cousins Jane Thompson, Edward Garrett
wife Lee all of Frederick, Patsy Hefner and husband Edward of Harpers Ferry, WV, Judy Fultz Kepiro and husband Alex of Lancaster, PA, along with many other cousins and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Grace Caroline Filby and father James Franklin Filby, Sr.; by cousins Barbara Ann Koogle, Doris Stone, Richard Phelps, and Geraldine Droneburg; by his long time business partner Milton L. Hahn, Sr. and his first spouse Sandra Way Filby.
A Mass celebrating his life will be offered by the Reverend Father Keith Boivert of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church located at 118 E. 2nd St. Frederick, MD on Friday May 6, 2016 at 2PM. A reception will follow. Interment will be private at Mt Olivet Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to:
The Alvin Quinn Scholarship Fund for Youth in care of The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 312 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701.
Arrangements are through Keeney Basford PA Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Filby
Bill Shaffer
March 1, 2019
To: Lois Filby
Lois, where has the time gone, it doesn't seem like a year since Jim passed and certainly not like fifteen years sinceI retired and moved to Florida. You notice I said since Jim passed not since Jim left us. We will always remember Jim as we will our years and friends in Frederick. You, and Jim will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you and your family well. Sincerely,
March 7, 2016
Lois, Sad to hear that our Lord took Jim from the back 9 of life. The good ones always go too soon. Jim was a good guy and fellow golfer, all is good. Love you, Mike and Frankie Crosby.
March 5, 2016
LOIS MAY GOD PUT HIS ARMS YOU AND GIVE YOU PEACE. JIM WAS CLOSE FRIEND THAT I SHAREDE
A LOT OF FUN TIMES WITH. I WILL MISS HIS WIT AND GOLF ADVISE. BOBBY TICHNELL
Bill Shaffer
March 5, 2016
Lois,
So sorry to read of Jim's passing. We sure
shared many great times bowling at Terrace Lanes. My thoughts and prayers are with you
and your family.
Sincerely,
Bill Shaffer
Holly Hahn
March 4, 2016
My love and prayers are with all of you. Jim and my dad worked together, played together and bickered together but most they were long time friends! Stacey, Lisa and Chris I remember when we were young coming over to your house and our parents playing cards. We are family,your dad is a good man and we will miss him but he is at peace and with family and friends that have gone before him. You know our dads are in Heaven looking down on us and always will. I'm here for you, God bless you! RIP Jim you will be missed! Love you!
Holly
March 3, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. At times such as this, we sure appreciate comfort. May you find it through God's words at Psalm 147:3,5.
Russell Schantz
March 3, 2016
Lois,
I was saddened to learn of Jim's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
March 3, 2016
Dear Lois: I am so sorry to hear this news about Jim. Donna and I offer our sincerest sympathy and condolences at this time. May God be your refuge and comfort.
Sincerely,
David and Donna Schultz
Sneads Ferry, NC
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