James C. West

DALTON – James C. West, age 92, passed away on September 28, 2018.

Born on June 7, 1926 in Gnadenhutten, OH to the late Harry and Cora (Frank) West, he was a graduate of New Philadelphia High School and resident of Dalton since 1954. A veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army, James ran the family farm (Ja-Ma Farms) from 1954 until retiring in 1989.  He was a member of Orrville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, and was a past member of both the Dalton Local School Board and the Reiter Dairy Board. James was an avid booster for the Dalton Bulldogs.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mary who passed away in January of this year; brother, Robert West; sisters, Helen Humrickhouse, Freda West, Marge Hobart; daughter in-law, Lynn West, he is survived by children, Donald (Pamela) West of Kidron, Terry West of Creston, Patricia (Charles) Rohr of Dalton, Christina “Kay” (Greg) Goddess of Marshallville, James (Amber) West of Marysville, OH, Richard (Brenda) West of Marshallville, Nancy West (Pius) of Mogadore; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Orrville Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 300 S. Walnut St., Orrville, OH, 44667 with Pastor Paul Simonsen, officiating.  Burial will take place at Dalton Cemetery.  Calling hours will be one hour prior to service time at the church on Friday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or Life Care Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH, 44691.  Online obituary and guest registry are available at www.zakmonbarrenfh.com

(Zak-Thacker & Monbarren, 330-828-2536)

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