William James

William James obituary, Maple Heights, OH

William James

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Feb

25

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5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

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Feb

26

Wake

1:00 p.m.

Gaines Funeral Home

5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

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Feb

26

Celebration of Life

1:30 p.m.

Gaines Funeral Home

5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

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William James Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gaines Funeral Home - Maple Heights on Feb. 11, 2026.
William James, age 82, called to eternal rest February 8, 2026. Public Viewing will be held Wednesday February 25, 2026 5PM-7PM at Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road Maple Heights, OH 44137 where a celebration of life will be held Thursday February 26, 2026, Wake 1:00PM Funeral 1:30PM.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

25

Service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Gaines Funeral Home

5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

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Feb

26

Wake

1:00 p.m.

Gaines Funeral Home

5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

26

Celebration of Life

1:30 p.m.

Gaines Funeral Home

5386 Lee Road, Maple Heights, OH 44137

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels