James Felkey

James Felkey obituary, Toledo, OH

James Felkey

James Felkey Obituary

Published by Legacy on Jan. 7, 2025.
James B. Felkey, 90, passed at Toledo Hospital on January 4, 2025. James was born to Frank and Dorothy Felkey on September 26, 1934. Jim attended DeVilbiss High School and graduated in 1952.
Jim was an avid sports lover. He played basketball, baseball, and ran track for DeVilbiss. After graduation, he played baseball another six years in the Toledo Federation League for Wilcox Sporting Goods.
After high school, Jim also served eight years in the Naval Reserve where he achieved the rank of YN 1st Class.
Jim's work career included data processing for IBM; commercial and residential real estate sales for The Danberry Company and others. Until his retirement in 2012, Jim managed several apartment communities around the Toledo area.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents, and former spouse and good friend Peri Ann Felkey. Jim is survived by his two sons Darrin (Michelle) and Douglas (Tana); four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Per Jim's Wishes, there will be no visitation or graveside service. He will be quietly laid to rest at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Ohio.

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