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James Elmore Obituary
Mr. Elmore passed away Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, at his home.
Born Feb. 26, 1948, in Painesville, he had lived in Willoughby for the past 52 years.
Jim was a member of Willoughby United Methodist Church and the Greater Cleveland Soccer Officials Association, where he served as an official and game assignor. He was a member of RSVP of Lake County and was also a former announcer at Willoughby South High School basketball games.
He served as president of the Willoughby Soccer Club and the Willoughby Stingers Swim Team. He enjoyed family gatherings, soccer, traveling, music and visiting casinos.
Jim served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1971, in the Tonkin Gulf aboard the USS Constellation during the Vietnam era.
Mr. Elmore earned his associate's degree in fire technology at Lakeland Community College and served as a lieutenant for the Mentor Fire Department. He retired in 2002, after 30 years of service.
Survivors are his wife of 45 years, Marilyn (Gittings) Elmore; children, James H. (Joyce) Elmore III of University Heights and Kristin (Rich) Smith of Willoughby; grandchildren, Megan and Vincent; brother, John Elmore of Peculiar, Mo.; and sister, Candy (Doug) Sulzbach of Painesville. He also leaves his brothers-in-law, Bob (Sandy) Gittings and Mike Gittings; sister-in-law, Susan Acton; mother-in-law, Sally Gittings; nieces, Pam, Jessica, Mallory and Emma; two great-nieces; and three great-nephews.
His parents, James H. and Betty (Neely) Elmore; brother, Dennis Elmore; and father-in-law, Howard Gittings, are deceased.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012, at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. Private family burial will be at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve Inc., 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110-2602 or The Susan Cohan Colon Cancer Foundation, 201 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201. James also gave the ""Gift of Sight"" through eye donation.
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Vinnie Morway
October 14, 2012
Marilyn You an your family our in my thoughts an prayers. My deepest sympathy to you. Jim will be missed by so many what a wonderful person.
Richard Thomas
October 12, 2012
RIP Jim
Fiona Young
October 11, 2012
Marilyn, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerry Schneider
October 10, 2012
Marilyn, Jimmy and Kristin I was deeply saddened to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
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Sandy
October 9, 2012
I had the pleasure of being Mr. Elmore's nurse in the hospital. What a very strong & courageous man, with a loving & supportive family.
Joe Leslein
October 9, 2012
John & Pam,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your brother and uncle. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Joe Leslein
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Dave Dalpiaz
October 9, 2012
I am sad. Jim was one of the people I feel so fortunate to have known. He was knowledgeable, considerate, and always respectful. The community will miss his presence. My thoughts are with his family.
Carol Johnson
October 9, 2012
I will never forget working with Jim assigning referees for our Euclid Soccer Tournament and him giving my son Eric referee jobs to make extra money. He was a dear, kind man and my thoughts are with the family at this time.
John & Micki Kipp
October 9, 2012
The entire soccer referee community shares your sadness and offers prayers and sympathy to your family. We will offer up a moment of silence at tonight's game in Jim's memory.
Pamela Suhan
October 9, 2012
Prayers for Jim and his family. Jim was an amazing role model for so many young soccer referees. His support, teaching, and encouragement meant so much to so many over the years. David, Michael & I truly benefited from his gift of patience and encouragement. He will be missed dearly.
October 9, 2012
I knew Jim only for the last 5 years or so. As the referee assignor for our soccer tournament in Euclid I was always impressed with his professionalism, knowledge of the game and more than anything - the respect that he showed me and that the referees showed him. Jim will be sorely missed, it was honor to get to know him and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Regards
Fraser Hamilton, Euclid Ohio
Darlene Brunetti
October 9, 2012
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you Marilyn and your family at this sad time.
Jane Sweeney
October 9, 2012
I am deeply saddened to learn of Jim's passing. My heart breaks for you Marilyn and your family as you deal with the loss of a wonderful husband and father. I will cherish my fondest memories of Jim as a friend at Willoughby Methodist Youth group and his infamous DJing! He was a great man and gave so much to all of us who knew and loved him. I pray that God surrounds you in his love and comforts you, knowing that Jims spirit will be with you always. Love Jane
Phil & Rebecca Steinberger
October 9, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phillip, Rebecca, Ron & Mary Steinberger
Bill Balante
October 9, 2012
Candy and Elmore Family - please except my deepest sympathy in your loss. May the good lord shine down on you and your family and give you all strength at this time. RIP James.
Ed & Claudia Emlaw
October 8, 2012
Marilyn, Praying that God's healing touch will comfort and strengthen you & your family now and the days ahead. May Jim rest in peace.
Ed & Claudia Emlaw
October 8, 2012
Marilyn, so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My deepest condolences to you & the family. Lenore (Graf) Pallante
Dawn Damberger
October 8, 2012
I will never forget you. You were like a father to me. I remember being so jealous of Kristin and Jimmy that they had such a wonderful and involved father. I will NEVER forget you Mr. Elmore!!!
Mike Mahon
October 8, 2012
The times we shared in the firehouse were always filled with laughter and camaraderie. Rest in peace Jim.
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