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ZEPERNICK, James L. age 75 of Castle Hayne, NC, formerly of Bethel Township, Tipp City died June 9, 2009 in Wilmington, NC. Born December 10, 1933 in St. Mary's, Ohio to Alfred and Elizabeth Zepernick. Retired teacher and coach from 1960 to 1989 in the Dayton Public School System; an Army Veteran of the Korean War; graduate of Holy Angels High School, Sidney and a follower of the Catholic Faith; attended his freshman year at the University of Dayton and then graduated from The Ohio State University and was a Big, Big Buckeye Fan! One of Jim's special achievements was coaching the Roth High School Basketball Team to the City Championship in the early 1970s. Presently he was active in senior volunteer activities in NC; and participated "competitively" in senior games in NC. Preceded in death by his parents and his sister Patricia Ann Lob. Surviving are his beloved wife Marjorie; his children Victoria (Michael) Cornely, West Carrollton; Richard (Barbara) Zepernick and Elizabeth (Kevin) Kraska, Columbus. His brother David (Jan Wells) Zepernick, Nags Head, NC. Twelve grandchildren, one niece and three nephews. A Catholic graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 11:00 am at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City, Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, Tipp City, OH.
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Demetrius Williams
October 20, 2024
Thank you for pointing us students in the right way of life.
Vicki Cornely and family
July 19, 2009
I want to thank everyone for sharing memories of my father. I did not realize how truly loved he was by everyone who knew him. I am proud to be his daughter and thankful for everyone he touched thruout his lifetime.
Lanny Eldridge
July 9, 2009
I have many fond memories of Coach Z , he was my Coach at Meadowdale Elem,and taught me a lot more then basketball .He helped me a great deal when my father passed away when I was 11 yrs old and always kept a eye on me to help me out
My thoughts and prayers are with you
God Bless
Lanny Eldridge
Ken Kraska
July 8, 2009
My favorite memory of Jim was a phone call with him and Marj on their 50th wedding anniversary. I had been tipped by my sister-in-law, Elizabeth, of the date and, since I procrastinated in sending a card I decided to call them on their special day. Our conversation was fun and light-hearted, and I came away from the call feeling like there’s a couple in love, who are comfortable together and know each other well. Both Marj and Jim were warm and friendly and interested in how and what I was up to. My sincerest condolences to Marj & Libby and all of the family on the passing of Jim. I’ll be thinking of you all this weekend.
Charley Hall
July 7, 2009
I had "Uncle Jim" as a counselor in the summer of 1963 at Scott Day Camp. Our group was named the "Graverobbers"
(our idea, not his) and that summer was the best of the 5 years I had at the camp. We were the oldest group and he treated us as such. While he set a high level of expectation for us, the eight weeks with him were rewarding and enjoyable for all of us. My thoughts are with his family as we have lost a really great guy.
Thallia Blight
July 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jim's friends and family and to the grandchildren who will surely miss him.
Peace to us All.
carl lachey
July 7, 2009
Offer my condolences to the family of Jim, as a classmate, teamate on the basketball team,and a friend who spent many hour after school shooting basketball
Matt, Yvonne and family Sexton
July 7, 2009
Vicki and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know that God is holding your father in his arms and he is now dancing on the streets of Gold. God Bless you all
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