Gary O'Neil James

Gary O'Neil James obituary

Gary O'Neil James

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Gary James Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heritage Cremation & Burial Society - Greater Canton Area on Mar. 9, 2026.
Gary O. James, age 86, passed away March 4, 2026, with family by his side.

Gary was a loving Father, Grandpa, and Uncle.

Gary is survived by his daughters Tina (Doug) Hastings, Melissa Wise, and Pamela (Fred) Weigand. Proud grandpa to Brittany Hastings, Dakota Piotter, Kassidy (Steffin) Murphy, Danielle (Ben) Miller, Nicholas Weigand, and Michael (Katie) Weigand. Great grandpa to Henry, Sophia, and Elsie. Uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Fred and Dessie James, brothers Denny (Phyllis) and Willard (Juanita) James, longtime significant loved one Mabel Long, daughter Debbie Hagan and special pet Chloe.

Gary served in the US Army and his last act of service came by donating to Lifebanc. Gary was a long-time member of the Mogadore VFW and recently Canton 3747.

The family would like to thank friends and family for their kindness.

If you feel inclined to honor Gary's memory, please donate to Wreaths Across America, Lifebanc, or your local animal rescue/shelter.

Services will be rendered at Rittman National Cemetery once a date is provided. Updates can be found on Heritage's website and Facebook page.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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