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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evans Funeral Home - Columbus on Sep. 23, 2025.
James Gary Straight age 78 passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025. Survived by daughter Lona (Brad Bell) Straight; grandsons, Dustyn Straight, Nicholas (Thaise) Straight; great grandchildren Justyn, Layla, Myah Louana; step great grandson Taylor; many nieces, nephews, other loving family, friends, and James Straight "Little Jimmy"; former wives Gale Hancock and Patty Straight. Preceded in death by parents John Franklin and Joy Gaye Straight, brothers, Bobby, Billy and Johnny Straight. Funeral service Friday September 26, 2025, 1:00 PM WOW Ministries 12335 Co Rd 14 Waterloo, OH where friends may call from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM. Pastor Doug Miller officiating. Interment Flag Spring Cemetery.

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