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1937
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2022
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James Constable Obituary
Born on November 29, 1937, in New Bethlehem, he was the son of the late James and Martha J. (Beatty) Constable.
He was married on February 9, 1957, to Barbara A. (Bish) Constable. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2003.
Jim graduated from Redbank Valley High School where he excelled in wrestling and football.
He worked for Harbison Walker Brick Plant in St. Charles and Templeton. He also worked for the Pennsylvania Game Farm, Miller Welding, Toy Drilling and construction.
He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, camping, taking rides with his wife, especially to Bear Creek, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by four sons, Barry Constable and his wife, Tracie, of Oak Ridge, Steve Constable and his wife, Sandy, of Bellefonte, James D. Constable and his wife, Karen, of Brookville, and Derek Constable and his wife, Tawnya, of New Bethlehem; eight grandchildren, Charity (B.J.) Barnett, Chad (Becky) Constable, Tyler (Elise) Constable, Breanna (Nate) Sellers, Trey Constable, Dontae Constable, Draven Cook and George Casperson; nine great-grandchildren, Caitlin (Greg) Boring, Hunter Barnett, Harley Constable, Chase Constable, Claire Constable, James Constable, Esther Constable, Emma Sellers and Sophia Sellers; three great-great-grandchildren, Aria Barnett, Bradley Barnett and Bowden Boring; a sister, Jane Reed of Erie; and a special friend, Karen Rupp of New Bethlehem.
In addition to his parents and his wife, Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Philomena Craig, and a brother, Joseph Constable.
At Jim's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private graveside service will be held by the family.
Interment will be in the Cedarview Memorial Park in Strattanville.
In lieu of flowers, Jim wanted memorial donations to the New Bethlehem Area Free Public Library, 720 Broad Street, New Bethlehem, PA 16242.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.
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