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Photo courtesy of Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney
James R. Doverspike
Ringgold, Pennsylvania
Mar 17, 1926 – Nov 23, 2016 (Age 90)
About
BORN
March 17, 1926
DIED
November 23, 2016
AGE
90
LOCATION
Ringgold, Pennsylvania
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James R. “Jim” Doverspike, 90
James R. “Jim” Doverspike, 90, Ringgold, died Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at his home.
He was born March 17, 1926, in Mt. Tabor, Armstrong County, a son of the late Martha N. (Smith) and Russell C. Doverspike.
On June 20, 1946, he married Ruby L. (Swineford) Doverspike, who preceded him in death on May 16, 2015.
Jim was a member of the Ringgold United Methodist Church.
He served as a Gunners Mate Third Class in the United States Navy aboard the USS Idaho from 1943-1946.
Jim began his career as an underground coal miner, he then became a partner in Doverspike Brothers Coal Company which was started around 1950 and then began working in the natural gas industry. He also instituted the J & R Foundation.
Jim enjoyed hunting, golfing, hiking, exercising, farming and showing cattle, tennis, skiing, and going to lunch with his associates.
He was a great philanthropist and had a strong faith in God and his country. He was also a great support to his church and community.
Surviving relatives include three children, Denny Doverspike and wife Pat of Dayton, Randy Doverspike and wife Debbie of Punxsutawney, and Connie Blose and husband Randy of Ringgold; seven grandchildren, Rick, Eric, Chad, and Drew Doverspike, and Heath, Brooke, and Wesley Zeitler; twelve great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Carl Doverspike and wife Kay of Lighthouse Point, FL, and Gary Doverspike and wife Connie of Ringgold.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister Ida Katherine Wolfgang.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, November 25, 2016, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016, at the Ringgold United Methodist Church with Pastor Ken Duffee officiating.
Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Dry Ridge, PA.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Mr. Doverspike, to VNA Hospice, 602 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, or to the Ringgold United Methodist Church, 4027 Route 536, Ringgold, PA 15770.
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Sending condolences from the family of the late Robert and Alice Carlson of Chardon OH (Chauda Labbe, Laura Boyer)
November 30, 2016
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jim was a good and kind person he will be missed. jim started a company that helped many people over the years and I would like to say thank you he touched the lives of a lot of people. my deepest sympathies to the family
mike colgan
November 29, 2016 | Brookville, PA
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Jim was one of the great men i have met in my lifetime.generous,kind to all.he loved golf and took a great interest in my daughter Lisa's golf.I will miss him indeed.
our deepest sympathy,
John and Angela Benson
November 28, 2016
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With my Sympathy
Buss Powell
November 27, 2016 | Ahrensville, PA
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Our deepest sympathies to your family. Jim was a great and generous man, helping many who never even knew where the help was coming from. I learned alot about his life from the book that Jan Sady wrote about him. He will be missed by so many. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda & Dave Barnacastle
November 26, 2016 | Brookville, PA
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My deepest sympathies for the family. Jim always had an interesting story to tell. He touched so many people and was so quietly generous. He will be missed.
Rich Kuntz
November 26, 2016 | Punxsutawney, PA
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So very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He will be missed by many. I always enjoyed the little visits that I had with Jim while I was mowing at Mt Tabor. The entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb & Brad Hoover
November 25, 2016 | Mayport, PA
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Truly one of the best! Jim, always took the time to talk and give me advice. He made a difference in my life and my family's lives. He gave so much to so many and few even knew of what he gave. I'm thankful he lived and made such a contribution to the world. Sorry for the loss the family, the community and we all feel. A sad day when a great person from a great generation passes. We all will miss Jim!
Don Powell
November 25, 2016 | Ringgold, PA
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