Everett Jim James

Everett   L.  “Jim”  James 77 of Ashville, passed away at home on Tues. Feb. 2, 2016 surrounded by his family.  He was born on Feb. 18, 1938 in Greenup, KY to the late  Strother and Alice (Schouster)  James.  Jim was a mechanic all of his life and owned J & J Auto Sales and Jim’s Towing Service. He loved his family and enjoyed car racing.  Preceded in death by his wife  Joan ( Harvey)  in 2002, a sister Linda King and brother William “Bill” S. James, and grandson Glenn Pierce.   Survived by his children, Rick (Donna) James of Chillicothe, Mark (Dottie) James of Bainbridge, James and (Tracy) Hunt of Ashville, Sharrie (Tom) Pierce of Chillicothe, Angela Buzzard of Columbus, Carla (Bill) Varnie of Chillicothe, Robin Kleine of Grove City, Tammy James  (Sabrina Ferrin) Darbyville, Sheila (David) Partlow of Ashville; 3 step-sons, Lon (Carla) Stacy, Bobby (Nikki) Stacy and Estill Moore Jr. all of Ashville; sisters, Wanda Goin of Columbus and Marilyn (Kenny) Hardbarger of Ashville; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; many friends. Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home with Rev. Lewis Brown, officiating. Interment will follow in Harrison Township Cemetery, So. Bloomfield.  Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heartland Hospice 116 Morris  Rd. Circleville, Ohio 43113.