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1952
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2016
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James Radliff Obituary
Jim passed away July 5, 2016, at his residence. He was born December 26, 1952, in Big Spring, Texas, to the late Joseph Victor and Beatrice E. (Adamski) Radliff.
Jim is survived by his daughter, Allison (David) Shamell; grandchildren, Hudson and Keeley Shamell, and four brothers and two sisters.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers.
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Phil Frazee
August 4, 2025
Jim and I were very close during our school years in Newark, Ohio.
Jim was one of those rare persons, gifted with both superior left and right brain abilities.
We shared a similar background, as having experiences that come from families who father´s were career military.
We both traveled in my VW to Florida one year, during the Winter break, spending Christmas Eve in Naples.
Disney World was still under construction when we traveled through it, although the Geodesic Dome was completed.
We spent many weekends attending concerts and romancing the local girls, in Licking County.
No doubt it Jim, you were a true head-over-heels...romantic kind of guy.
Jim and his brothers were excellent musicians, Jim also played Bass guitar in "Cold Steel", his rock band.
Jim adored his daughter Allison and was a totally devoted Dad.
I later migrated to my native Pacific Northwest, but we always connected...whenever I was back in Ohio.
I will always remember you Jim and can see your resemblance, in the faces of Allison and your grandchildren.
Rest in eternal peace old friend, you left this world better off for having lived here.
Bob Tucker
July 16, 2016
Allison, I worked with your father on and off for about ten years and got to know him fairly well. We shared some stories since we were the same age and the one thing I will always remember is the glow in his eye whenever he talked about you. I may have met you once for about a minute but I know that you were the best thing that ever happened in Jim's life and I'm sure that you're marriage and his grandchildren are the stars in his crown. Don't ever forget to tell them what a great man he was.
Pamela Miller Morris
July 14, 2016
I was very saddened to hear that James has passed away. It brought back many memories of our years at NC. He was the best biology partner ever.
Lynne Dolan Rotruck
July 14, 2016
I have many fond memories of our school days! NC Class of 71
Liz Koegle
July 14, 2016
RIP, Jim!
Mark Annecillo
July 13, 2016
my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Cindy Poth
July 13, 2016
Denny & family, You are in our thoughts & prayers. With Sympathy & Love, Cindy Dolan Poth
Sallie Shoults Clark
July 13, 2016
You were always an awesome friend...forever in our memories
Liz Koegle
July 12, 2016
RIP, Jim!
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