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James Simpson

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Dec. 19, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lima Missionary Baptist Church

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James Simpson Obituary

LIMA -- James "Jim" C. Simpson, 80, passed away 6:10 am December 16, 2025, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center. Funeral 12:00 pm Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Lima Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Shawnee, Lima. Visitation 4:00-6:00 pm Friday, December 19, 2025, and 11:00am - 12:00pm Saturday at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services.

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Published by The Lima News from Dec. 16 to Dec. 17, 2025.

Memorial Events
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Dec

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lima Missionary Baptist Church

3085 Yoder Road, Lima, OH 45806

Dec

20

Service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lima Missionary Baptist Church

3085 Yoder Road, Lima, OH 45806

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