James Jovick Obituary
James Robert Jovick, age 71, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was born on February 27, 1954, in Olympia, Washington.
James loved to build things, enjoyed music, playing guitar and spending time outdoors. He loved his pets, Darwin and Mayze.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Jovick and Joan Ferguson Jovick Buckley.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Saunders Jovick and grandson, Avery Jaeger, daughter, Maggie Brandewie and her children, Cooper and McKenzie, son, Bobby Jovick, sister Pam Gibert and husband, Jon.
The family will conduct a memorial service at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be made on Combs-Hess Funeral & Cremation Service Facebook page and our website at www.chfunerals.com. Combs-Hess Funeral & Cremation Service, 291 Hwy 71 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444
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