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James Nofsinger Obituary
James Hoyt Nofsinger, 90, went home to be with His Lord on December 2, 2014.
He was born on August 17, 1924 in Midland, Kentucky to Howard and Hazel Nofsinger. He married his devoted wife of 68 years, Marie Mahan, on February 16, 1948. e served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked first as a newspaper boy, then at Mahan's Service Station, then Firestone, but spent most of his career in sales with Fuller Brush and insurance. Hoyt was a charter member of West Hill Baptist Church and, over the years, served in various capacities. A man devoted to God, his wife and family, he was always willing to share his faith. He led home Bible studies and served as a spiritual mentor to many.
He was much loved and respected by family, friends and aquaintances. His work ethic, humble, honest and kind nature was always evident to all.
A favorite Bible verse was 3 John 1 "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."
Hoyt had excellent and compassionate care over the years by Dr. Toni King who helped manage his 60 years of Type 1 Diabetes. Lou Bailey, CNP, displayed great expertise in managing his last years of health.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Mahan Nofsinger; three children, Terrie (Don) Ferrell of Hampshire, Ill., Jim (Brenda) Nofsinger of Princeton, W. Va., Cathy Shafer of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; and brother, Eugene (Colleen) Nofsinger of Hartville, Ohio. Hoyt and Marie enjoyed their eight grandchildren, Brent, Lissa, Greg, Amy, Lori, Jenny, Stephen and Amanda; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Greeting him in heaven are his parents; brothers, Bobby and Billy; and great-grandson, Tyler Thyng.
Memorials may be made to: West Hill Baptist Church Mission Fund, 605 N. Revere Road, Akron, OH 44333 or Chapel Hill Christian School, 1090 Howe Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home, 39 South Miller Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333. Funeral service will be held at West Hill Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, where family and friends may visit from 10 a.m. until service time. Interment at Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Joseph Nemer
May 24, 2018
Best wishes to the entire Nofsinger family ! Oh gosh Mr. Eugene Nofsinger is such a fine man ! He was our Principal at Fort Island Elementary in the 1970s ! I love you, Sir !
Denise Powers
June 15, 2015
Just saw this. Thinking of you, Cathy, and praying for you, Stephen and Amanda. Losing a parent is one of the hardest griefs. Trust Christ for the peace that He promises. Love, Denise
December 8, 2014
God bless you all! I truly loved and enjoyed your father. You are a wonderful family, Linda Choken
Kathy Raber
December 7, 2014
Cathy,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Roy and Kathy Raber
Steve and Dana Noffsinger
December 6, 2014
Sincere condolences on the loss of Hoyt. I know that my Dad (Carl) and grandparents (Ewell and Lois) held him in the highest regard.
Ron and Bonnie Graves
December 5, 2014
Nofsinger Family:
We are very sorry for your loss. May God's loving kindness bless you with His comforting perfect peace.
Laurie Mahan Dunn
December 5, 2014
Uncle Hoyt was truly beloved and will be greatly missed. Love you all dearly.
December 5, 2014
Dearest Amanda and Family. Deepest and sincere sympathy for the loss of your Grandfather. May he rest in peace. We love you. "Grandma " Kamp
Carol Traugh
December 4, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Cathy! Love, Carol
Albert & Donna Nitz
December 4, 2014
Over the years good memories are never forgotten. They are provided by God to enrich our lives.
God bless all.
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