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James Sager Obituary
James B. Sager, 72, of Columbus, died on February 24, 2019. Raised in LaRue, Ohio, he was an accountant, counting many clients as close friends. He is survived by his family and friends: daughters, Gwendolyn (Adam) Todd and Kate (Nick) Wilkins; grandchildren, Lillian and Andrew Todd and Sophia and Samuel Wilkins; siblings, Jon (Debby) Sager, Tamyan (Scott) Gandert, and Trisha Girard, and Gavin Fitzpatrick. A memorial service for Jim will be held on July 13 at 10 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in Obetz.
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jerry hasbrouck
May 23, 2019
i am sorry to hear about jim passing. he was a great, funny, and helpful guy
I know all of us will really miss him.
I am trying to get all of my old taxes that jim did for me .
I need a contact to help me get them
if you can help me contact me at "[email protected]
thank for you help
jim is in god's carrying hands
Hallelujah, He is Coming!
Jim Mayo
March 25, 2019
I don't know if we talked more about taxes, or golf and our families. I only talked with Jim a couple times a year, but each time it seemed like we had just talked yesterday. Jim was very easy to like... and he made it so obvious that he wasn't just being nice because I'm a client, we were friends. My favorite quote... If Uncle Sam comes sniffing, we'll chase him back to the woods.
I pray that the family finds peace in his passing. Praise God for Jesus, by which we can know Jim is doing great right now, which provides us with some comfort in our grief.
Karen MacCallum
March 24, 2019
As a decades long client of Jims I want to extend my condolences to his family.Every year at tax time we wold have a wonderful visit catching up on each of our lives over the past year.I will miss him.What a wonderful guy
Jay Zenitsky
March 21, 2019
Jim was also my long time accountant. After almost three decades, our business relationship evolved into an ongoing friendship. I always enjoyed talking with him about politics, family and of course, life in his often flooded hometown of LaRue, Ohio.
After his stroke, I would often bring over breakfast and spend time with him and Gavin. As he grew stronger, Jim would drive us to one of his favorite mom and pop restaurants. Despite his difficult prognosis, he was always upbeat. I am so sorry to hear about his passing.
Dave Evans
March 19, 2019
What a great guy, never meet anyone finer in a lifetime. Smart, funny, good friend.
Markus Kruse
March 12, 2019
He will be missed!!! His humor and directness was always a breath of fresh air and even his illness would not keep him from laughing and moving forward, not one to give up...
That's what I always liked about him; of course he was my tax expert all the way back to 1995. My sincere sympathies to his two daughters and family. He was always telling me about their lives' and progress out East and of course his beloved grand kids... Very, very sad news!!!
Roger Robinson
March 11, 2019
Jim was a fantastic guy. He was my accountant for over 25 years. I just saw him around the 1st of February when he did my taxes. He will truly be missed. We always joked around while he was working. No one will ever replace him. My condolences and prayers are with his family.
Maube Mor
March 11, 2019
My sympathies to all. He was a friend and my accountant for 30 some years. Was sorry when he said he had health issues. Had been pulling for him. He is missed.
Tim Warner
March 10, 2019
Jim was my good friend and business advisor. Always an encouraging person to me. He watched my business grow from 1979 till last year! I'll miss him so much.
Patty Weikert
March 9, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. Jim was a special person and he will be missed. He was more than an accountant, he was our friend. Patty & Bob Weikert
F G
March 9, 2019
He is at rest now. Offering my condolences to his family and friends. The God of Comfort is always there for you all. 1Thessalonian 5:17
Micky Rizor Ridgway
March 5, 2019
Dean and I are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. What a wonderful human being. We send sincere condolences and deepest sympathy to the whole family during this difficult time.
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