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James Rathbun Obituary
James Earl Rathbun II, 49 of Akron passed away peacefully July 21, 2008.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2008 at the Schermesser Funeral Home (Route 619) with Pastor Mark Archer officiating. Calling hours will be TODAY from 4 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, Ohio 44319
(SCHERMESSER-GREEN, 330-899-9107.)
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Memories and Condolences
for James Rathbun
Julie & Mike King
July 24, 2008
Mike, Rita and boys,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. May all the great memories help you through the tough days ahead. Thinking of you all. Your friends from GYF.
Edward Smith
July 24, 2008
Mike & Family, We wish to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Brother. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of need.
Ed & Jean Ann Smith
Paul Wilsterman
July 24, 2008
Cindy, I am so sorry about your loss. I don't have words enough to say! Jim's struggle was a hard one, I know,but his struggle is over,please take comfort in that.Love Paul
Larry Mancini
July 24, 2008
Annie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are reaching out to you and your family. It's always difficult to find the right words to share with someone when a loved one has departed, but I want to share with you a saying that will hopefully help in your reflections and sorrow over the death of Jimmy.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Hold on to the love and the memories!
Connie Boals
July 24, 2008
Cindy,
Our prayers are with you always. I'll always remember the good times of horse-shoes, ping pong, croquet and all the other games that Jim beat me at!! He had a heart of gold and will be sadly missed. You and Jim will always hold a special piece of my heart.
May God Bless You Always,
Bob, Connie, Jackie and Joshua
Bailey family
July 24, 2008
Cindy,
Our thoughts and prayers our with you. Call us if you ever need anything.
Doug Cincurak
July 24, 2008
Mike and Family
I am so sorry to read of your brother's passing. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
John Asente
July 24, 2008
Marjorie and family,
I am so sorry to read about James death. The loss of a child must be the most painful one to endure. As always, my thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Dan G. Annabells
July 23, 2008
I will miss you soo much, Jamie:)
Yardsale Friends
July 23, 2008
Dear Rathbun family, So sorry for your loss...We will always remember Jim and his bright smile & the desire to ride a bicycle built for 2 with golf clubs hanging from the side...Saying GO BROWNS!!!!!!!!He loved a good YARDSALE deal!!!! Truer words were never spoken-he never knew a stranger. Remember the Joyful times. Blessing to you all...
Dave & Alice Lauby
July 23, 2008
Mike and Family,
Please accept our sincere apology in the loss of your brother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
mr and mrs christopher meier
July 23, 2008
sorry to hear about james
Nicole Crafton
July 23, 2008
Cindy,
You and Jim will always be special and dear in our hearts! Your strength and love is a wonderful example. Please accept our deepest sympathy during this time. Jim can use his wonderful voice and sing with the angels now! With continued love and Prayers,
Dan, Nicole, Jordan and Amanda
Bill & Mary Peters
July 23, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy in your time of loss
Mark & Alta Hagen
July 23, 2008
Hello Cindy and the Rathbun Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time.
Loss of a loved one is never easy, take some comfort in the fact that the daily struggles we all face in this life have ceased for your dear Jim, may he rest in peace.
James, Kathy, Kristen, Billy & Colt Lockhart
July 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. Brighter days are sure to come.
Brenda Burbridge
July 23, 2008
Cindy, Our thoughts and prayes are with you. I wish there were words to comfort you. May God Bless You.
Brenda & Dave Burbridge, & Mary Wotring
dallas mayle
July 22, 2008
cindy,sorry to hear about jim.
Linda McDonald
July 22, 2008
Annie and Family, may God comfort you during this sad time. May you find peace in the knowledge that Jimmy is now with our Saviour for eternity and that you will be reunited with him some day. God Bless.
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