James Robert Trainer

James Robert
Trainer
James Robert "Jimmy" Trainer, 64, of Oak Street, Jim Thorpe, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, Allentown.
He was the husband of Deborah Louise (Reabold) Trainer, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage.
Born in Palmerton, he was the son of the late Donald and Susan (Brobst) Trainer.
He was a 1975 graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School.
For many years he was the street supervisor working for the Jim Thorpe Borough Department.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church "In the Heights" where he served as vice president of church council.
He was a member of the Jim Thorpe Lions Club, the Jim Thorpe Bicycle Team the Mauch Chunk Rod & Gun Club and the Fairview Hose Co.
Jimmy loved spending time with his family, playing golf and riding bike.
In addition to his wife Debbie, he is survived by children, Jarratt Trainer and David Trainer, both of Palmerton, Michael Trainer of New York, Christopher McGinley of Jim Thorpe; grandkids, Jamison Maverick, Sabastian and Mackenzie; a sister, Barbara Williams of Jim Thorpe; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his sister, Virgie Ulshafer.
Service: A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, in St. John's Lutheran Church "In the Heights", 319 South Ave., Jim Thorpe, with the Rev. F. Peter Muhr officiating. Memorial visitation from 9-11 a.m. in the church. Interment will follow the service in the Evergreen Cemetery, Jim Thorpe.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be sent to his church, the Jim Thorpe Lions Club, P.O. Box 108, Jim Thorpe or the Jim Thorpe Bike Club c/o 224 Center St., Jim Thorpe, 18229.
The Melber Funeral Home, Jim Thorpe, is in charge of arrangements.