Name: Visitation for James R. Doverspike
Start: 2016-11-25T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-11-26T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney

James R. "Jim" Doverspike, 90, of Ringgold, died on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, at his home.

He was born March 17, 1926, in Mt. Tabor, Armstrong County, a son of the late Martha N. (Smith) and Russell C. Doverspike.

On June 20, 1946, he married Ruby L. (Swineford) Doverspike, who preceded him in death on May 16, 2015.

Jim was a member of the Ringgold United Methodist Church.

He served as a Gunners Mate Third Class in the United States Navy aboard the USS Idaho from 1943 to 1946.

Jim began his career as an underground coal miner; he then became a partner in Doverspike Brothers Coal Company, which was started around 1950, and then began working in the natural gas industry. He also instituted the J&R Foundation.

Jim enjoyed hunting, golfing, hiking, exercising, farming and showing cattle, tennis, skiing and going to lunch with his associates.

He was also a member of John W. Jenks Masonic Lodge No. 534.

He was a great philanthropist and had a strong faith in God and his country. He was also a great support to his church and community.

Surviving relatives include three children, Denny Doverspike and wife Pat of Dayton, Randy Doverspike and wife Debbie of Punxsutawney and Connie Blose and husband Randy of Ringgold; seven grandchildren, Rick, Eric, Chad and Drew Doverspike, and Heath, Brooke and Wesley Zeitler; 12 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Carl Doverspike and wife Kay of Lighthouse Point, Florida, and Gary Doverspike and wife Connie of Ringgold.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ida Katherine Wolfgang.

Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at the Ringgold United Methodist Church, with Pastor Ken Duffee officiating.

Interment will be in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Dry Ridge, Pa.

Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Mr. Doverspike, to VNA Hospice, 602 East Mahoning Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, or to the Ringgold United Methodist Church, 4027 Route 536, Ringgold, PA 15770.

Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Punxsutawney Spirit from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Doverspike

Sponsored by Deeley Funeral Home, Inc. - Punxsutawney.

15 Entries

Jan and Frank Sady

November 17, 2022

Gone, but not forgotten. Rest in peace.

November 30, 2016

Sending condolences from the family of the late Robert and Alice Carlson of Chardon OH (Chauda Labbe, Laura Boyer)

mike colgan

November 29, 2016

jim was a good and kind person he will be missed. jim started a company that helped many people over the years and I would like to say thank you he touched the lives of a lot of people. my deepest sympathies to the family

November 28, 2016

Jim was one of the great men i have met in my lifetime.generous,kind to all.he loved golf and took a great interest in my daughter Lisa's golf.I will miss him indeed.
our deepest sympathy,
John and Angela Benson

Buss Powell

November 27, 2016

With my Sympathy

Linda & Dave Barnacastle

November 26, 2016

Our deepest sympathies to your family. Jim was a great and generous man, helping many who never even knew where the help was coming from. I learned alot about his life from the book that Jan Sady wrote about him. He will be missed by so many. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Rich Kuntz

November 26, 2016

My deepest sympathies for the family. Jim always had an interesting story to tell. He touched so many people and was so quietly generous. He will be missed.

Deb & Brad Hoover

November 25, 2016

So very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He will be missed by many. I always enjoyed the little visits that I had with Jim while I was mowing at Mt Tabor. The entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Don Powell

November 25, 2016

Truly one of the best! Jim, always took the time to talk and give me advice. He made a difference in my life and my family's lives. He gave so much to so many and few even knew of what he gave. I'm thankful he lived and made such a contribution to the world. Sorry for the loss the family, the community and we all feel. A sad day when a great person from a great generation passes. We all will miss Jim!

Jim Colonna

November 25, 2016

Denny, Randy, and Connie,
Ruth and I are sorry that we can't pay our respects in person to your great father. He was a wonderful man in all ways. Your were fortunate to have such a great father, as I did also. I know that he is at peace in God's hands. He, and your entire family, will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sheryl Kerr

November 25, 2016

Jim will be missed by so many. He was our friend at the Mill and we all adored him. He came in when he could and always made an effort to say hello to everyone. I will never forget some of the stories he shared. May you celebrate his life, I think he is dancing in the sky and watching over all of us.
Sheryl Kerr
Mahoning Valley Milling

LeAnna Blose

November 25, 2016

Oh, Jim, so sad to see this this morning. I will miss seeing you in church with a smile on your face. At least you are back with your beautiful Ruby. Prayers of comfort to your whole family.

November 25, 2016

So sorry to hear about your dad, Randy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Pam Carpin

Janet Cook

November 24, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Doverspike family with the passing of Jim. May you be conforted with your memories.

Jan Sady

November 24, 2016

Our hearts go out to the family and friends with sympathy and prayers. We will miss Jim so very much. He was a good friend. Frank and Jan Sady

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