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James Steerman Obituary
72 years of age, went to be with his Lord on Friday, March 25, 2016 in Akron, Ohio, after struggling with a long-standing illness. James was retired from Nickles Bakery in Navarre, Ohio, after 31 years of employment. He was very proud of the fact that he never missed a day of work and received a certificate honoring that achievement from the bakery. He also received a certificate from the governor of West Virginia for not missing any days of school during his high school career. James loved taking care of the yard, hunting, fishing, bowling, playing softball, going to auctions, collecting pocket knives, tinkering, helping people, serving his God and being with his family. He was extremely proud of his two grandchildren. James Steerman was a devoted member of the Church of Christ.
James was the loving father of Melissa (Todd) Zacour; and attentive grandfather to Serena Zacour and Connor Zacour. His siblings are: Doris Christian of Lewisburg, W.Va., Edward Steerman of Elkins, W.Va., June (Melvin) Swick of Belington W.Va., Ilona (Shirley) Napier of South Point, Ohio, Carol (William) Perks of Springfield, Ohio, Wilda (James) Martin of South Point, Ohio, and Charles (Mary) Steerman of Belington, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his father, Burton Steerman, and his mother, Mabel Brady Steerman.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday in the Karlo-Libby Funeral Home. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday (TODAY) at the funeral home.
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David A Gardner
March 31, 2016
We want to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Jim. He was an outstanding person and a wonderful, dedicated worker at Nickles Bakery. I worked with Jim for 20 years.
Daniel Prather f
March 30, 2016
Dear steerman family I would like to give you my condolences to your car my grandfather also was in chaple hill as a resident and loved to talk with jamesand so did I out my grandpa's 10 yrs.of volunteering those 10yrs.I will never. Forget. How much he meant to all of us his friends at chaple hill
Pat Orphanides
March 30, 2016
My sympathy and love to Melissa, Todd, Serena and Connor. You are all in my heart and prayers at this time. Jim was a very special and sweet man. He will truly be missed by many. I was blessed to have him as my brother in Christ.
Sharon (Nan) Hines (Right)
March 29, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the Steerman family. I went to school at Belington High with James, and have very good memories of those days. He will be missed by all of us...............
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Paula Riebel
March 28, 2016
Uncle James,
You were well loved. By your daughter and grand children, sisters and brothers. The love one collects in life says a lot about who they were and the difference they made in life. You can be proud of the love you collected.
You will be missed.
Paula
Sheley Napier
March 28, 2016
All my love, Uncle James. Love & prayers, Melissa, Todd, Serena, Connor, & Aunt Carol. I so, so, so wish I could be there.
Shannon Morrison
March 28, 2016
Our hearts will soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as we celebrate a life well lived. I wish I could be with everyone during this time but I will always keep Uncle James in my heart.
March 28, 2016
Uncle James, your smile could light up a whole room. I will miss that most of all.
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