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He attended Gahanna Lincoln High School, graduating in the class of 1951. James was a member of Saint Cecilia Catholic Church where he was a lector and hospitality and eucharistic minister. He served in the US Army in Korea and Germany. Employed as Chief of Gas Pipeline Safety for The State of Ohio, retiring in 1988. He was a member of Capital City Lodge #656, F&AM, where he was a past master. He also belonged to numerous other masonic bodies.
Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd., Monday, October 20, 2025 from 4-7 PM. Funeral Mass, 10 AM Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Saint Cecilia Catholic Church, 434 Norton Rd. Father Thomas Buffer, Celebrant. Inurnment Saint Joseph Cemetery, at a later date.
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Peter and Rita Cybulskis
October 18, 2025
We have missed Jim the past few Sundays at the 7:30 mass. His friendly smile and handshake was the perfect way to start a Sunday morning! We miss his booming voice. Jim knew the mass by heart.
Our love and prayers for you, Nancy! You were a part of a perfect couple!
Love, Peter and Rita Cybulskis
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Annette Brewer
October 17, 2025
My condolences to the family. I remember Jim's smile, hand shake and kind words at the 7:30 Mass with me and my mother.
DIANA McCann
October 17, 2025
It is very saddening to learn of Jim's passing. We got to know him and his lovely wife Nancy while being parishioners at St Cecilia.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Diana Reed-McCann
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