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1956
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2019
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James Alvis Obituary
James was born Dec. 25, 1956 in Lorain, Ohio to James Hobart Alvis and Virginia (Gandee) Alvis. He was a graduate of Nelsonville-York High School, served in the U.S. Army, was the former owner of Jim and Pat's Carry Out and Garage, and was the owner of Jim's Garage for 28 years.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Alvis of Nelsonville; daughter, Stacey (Jeff) Denny of Cincinnati; son Jim (Tiffany) Alvis of Buchtel; granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Olivia; mother, Virginia Alvis of Chauncey; grandmother, Gladys Jones of Chauncey; and siblings, Dave (Kelly) Alvis, Jack Alvis, Mark Alvis, Dreama McKelvey and very special sister, Lori (Marvin) Campbell of Nelsonville.
James was preceded in death by his father, James H. Alvis; and grandfather, Darrell Jones.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville, Ohio with Rev. King Kelly officiating.
Arrangements by Warren-Brown Funeral Home Nelsonville, Ohio.
Letters of condolence may be sent to the family at this website: www.brownfuneralservice.net
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Paula Coffman
May 12, 2019
Dear Patty and Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of Jim,
The best neighbor ever and friend to our parents
Paul and Betty Midkiff
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers!
Chris and Paula Coffman
April 30, 2019
So sorry Lori ,I know he had a rough road but his journey is over and he can be in peace and out of pain now ,my prayers are with all the family R.i.p Jim ,God be with you all ..
April 30, 2019
We had some great years with Jim. He was always a dedicated worker and a great friend to Dick. We'll miss him. Dick, Susie and Deb Taylor
April 30, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Always liked Jim. He was a neighborhood friend from years ago. He always had a smile and was good natured. He will be sadly missed.
Prayers for his family,
David and Beth Nelson
Teresa Bohlen DeVault
April 30, 2019
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to comfort you during the loss of your loved one. You are loved and considered all family to us. Jim was a great son to his parents, grandson to his grandparents, brother to his siblings, spouse to his wife, father figure, Uncle, businessman and friend to all. He will be missed by everyone that he has touched by his friendship. ♥
The Bohlen Family
Ethel McConnell
April 30, 2019
Pat,
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maxine Chavis
April 30, 2019
My deepest sympathy for your loss. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who fall asleep in death are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15
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