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James Custer Obituary

CUSTER James Theodore Custer, 73, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012. Retired after 35 years from Owens-Illinois Inc. Graduated from Middleport High School in 1956. He was a dedicated Reds and Buckeye Fan. His greatest joy was his large family (including his cats, Peanut, Missy, Patches and Precious). Preceded in death by parents Theodore and Florence Custer, brother John Wesley Custer. Survived by his companion, Mae; children, Charles Richard (Crystal) McFarland-Custer, Jack Custer and Darla (Michael) Deibel; grandchildren, Naaman, Cassandra (Chris), Megan (Brandon), Zack (Shannon), Eric and Kelly Deibel; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Joe Custer and Jerry (Myrna) Custer; sisters, Jane (Dale) Sayre, Norma Jean Custer and Janet Smith; special aunt, Phyllis Baker; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the O. R. WOODYARD CO. CHAPEL, 1346 S. High Street Columbus, OH., where the funeral service will be Saturday 10 a.m. Interment Gilmore Cemetery in Racine, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Colony Cats, P.O. Box 163904, Columbus, OH. 43216.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 10 to Jul. 12, 2012.

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July 26, 2012

"Hugs" For Margaret, Kids & Family

Margaret Custer

July 20, 2012

I feel so empty inside since you have passed away..I have to be strong for our Darla and Jack, but I always counted on you to be there too. I will always love and miss you and so happy at one time we shared our lives together...wish so bad I could have you back with us...

Jack Custer

July 18, 2012

Love you always Dad. Still doesn't seem real. I keep thinking I'll wake up. Listening to Frank right now and hope you are enjoying him with me.

Goldie Wolford

July 16, 2012

You were a good man Jim and I always loved you..I love your Son Ricky with everything in me..I know we didn't get to see each other but I still remember all the good times with Toots and Jack Colman..how I loved that man! R.I.P. my dear.

Rich Sliker

July 12, 2012

Jim was a Great friend:(father figure):im gonna miss him dearly.

Bob Lucas

July 12, 2012

A great friend had many good times RIP James Bob Lucas

Tony/Mary Jo Beliveau

July 11, 2012

Mae, Darla, and Jack I know you will miss him dearly, Our prayers and thought are with you and all his friends and family... God Bless

Jeanette Mcghee

July 11, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this great loss.

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