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James Shemwell Obituary
Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. Jim served in the U.S. Army during World War II on the European Front. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1982 after 37 years of service. Jim was a member of Springfield Baptist Church and Wayfarer Masonic Lodge 789 F&AM.
Preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Julia; and two sisters; Jim is survived by son, Guy (Bobbie); and daughters, Gail (Mike) Holmes and Amy (Harry) Harris, all of Akron; and grandchildren, Carolyn (Rudyard) Kaplan, Chelsea (Don) Tawney and Harry James Harris.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron, OH 44312, with Pastor Larry Baldridge officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Springfield Baptist Church, 1920 Krumroy Rd., Akron, OH 44312.
(Hopkins Lawver, Akron,
330-733-6271)
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Marcia Goss
January 27, 2012
To the Shemwell Family, sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Will remember the last time I seen him and Guy at the car show a few years back. That smile on his face to see all those old cars, knowing he was thinking of all the cars he had in past years. Know he is up there with all his neighbors (Mom passed last August and my Jim passed back in 2010) and love ones. Cherish the memories for they live on in them. Marcia, Jason and Marcie Goss Akron, Ohio
Gwynn Davis
January 18, 2012
Guy, Gail, Amy and your families. My deepest sympathy goes out to you during this most difficult time. I was saddened to hear of your dad's passing but please take comfort knowing that he and your mom are now united once again. They were wonderful neighbors and my family was blessed because our families were friends, not just neighbors. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me. Love and Blessing, Gwynn McQuain Davis
Sandra McKnight
January 18, 2012
Gail, Guy and Amie, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I've always had such a warm spot in my heart for my uncle Jim and I know he will be greatly missed by all of you. You were lucky to have such a wonderful father for so many years and he was blessed to have his children with him till the end. Love you all and my thoughts are with you. Love, Aunt Sandy
Betti Harper
January 17, 2012
Amy, your friends here at work are sharing in your sorrow now with our thoughts and prayers. Betti
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Donna Bevan
January 17, 2012
Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship.
Russ & Linda Poling (Fisher)
January 16, 2012
Guy, we are so sorry to hear of your father's death. We tried to visit him last Friday but the girl at the front desk said he was out of the building and would not tell us when he would return. He was a great man and lots of fun to play cards with.
You and your family will be in our prayers.
January 16, 2012
Guy, so sorry to hear the news. Having known you, I'm sure he was a fine man.
Jim and Cindy Dunn
Janet Rittichier-Ross
January 16, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. Know that hearts and prayers are with you.
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
January 16, 2012
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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