NEW MADISON — James "Jim" Waymire, 80, of New Madison, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sept. 19, 2015. Jim was born on Aug. 26, 1935, in Pendleton, Indiana, to the late James and Eleanor (Corrie) Waymire.
Jim was a 1954 graduate of New Madison High School, a member of the Darke County Shrine Club, Fort Black Masonic Lodge No. 413 where he was a Past Master, Eastern Star No. 336, and a member of the Antioch Shrine where he was a Jeepster. He was also a member of the Castine Church of the Brethren and the Darke County Fish and Game Club.
In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy, and a daughter, Brenda.
Jim is survived by his wife, Dora J. (Darland) Waymire, of New Madison, Ohio; son, Jeff and Kathi Waymire, of New Madison, Ohio; daughters, Jill and Dave Shives of Greenville, Ohio, and Jenny and Jim Crist, of Union City, Indiana; grandchildren, Melissa and Daniel Snyder, Heather and Walter Brown, Clint Shives, Ashley and Dustin Yount, Dustin Waymire and Rachel Crist; great-grandchildren, Kiara, Jared, Hunter, Isaac, Blake and Bethany; brother, Michael Waymire, of New Madison; and many friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2015, at Castine Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Greg Hyre officiating. Friends and Family may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, also at the church. Graveside services will follow in the Greenmound Cemetery. Family request memorial contributions be given to Castine Church of the Brethren or the Darke County Shriners.
Arrangements are entrusted to Braund Pope Funeral Home in New Madison. Online condolences may be sent to braundpope.com
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Lynne Hinshaw
September 24, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to Jim's family. I will always remember Jim for his smile and his orneriness! (I worked with Jim, a long time ago at Fram).
brenda wallace
September 22, 2015
To Dora and family,so sorry to hear of Jim passing.you all have my deepest sympathy.Brenda wallace
September 22, 2015
Condolences to all the family....even though he had lots of health issues in the past, we are never prepared to say goodbye. All of you take care and know that you have lots of friends and family who are praying for you all. Love Jack and Jan
karen frech
September 22, 2015
So sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers
Joyce King
September 22, 2015
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Jimmy Dick, may it help to know friends loved and cared for him! Prayers to all of the family who are going through the pain of loosing a loved one! Joyce & Ronnie King
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