Marlin F. James

Marlin F. James, 82, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at the Arbors at Gallipolis. Marlin was born on April 17, 1930 in Clay Township Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Frank and Norma Barcus James. He was a retired deckhand on river boats for twenty years. He was an U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and enjoyed camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Patricia James of Gallipolis, two daughters Marlene (Mike) Blazer of Bidwell, Christine (Gary) Hartman of Batavia, Ohio, one son Steven (Tammy) James of Gallipolis, Step Children Kathy (Tom) Helm of Wellston, Ann Sickels, Danny (Jodi) Sickels both of Gallipolis, and Lisa (Donald) Hofstra of Seaford, Virginia, 14 Grandchildren 16 Great Grandchildren, two brothers Carl James of Crown City, Don (Nancy) James of Gallipolis, two sisters Charlotte Beach of Vinton and Joyce Violand of Crown City, several nieces and nephews, special care giver Frank Gothard and special friend Jerry Wade. He was preceded in death by Step Son Mike Sickels, a brother Leo James, and a nephew Bruce James, and by two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Garland Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in the Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 from 6-8 pm. Pallbearers will be Jerry Wade, Robbie James, Brent James, Vance Violand, Chuck Beach, and Ronnie Beach. There will be full military rites at the graveside by the members of the Gallia County Funeral Detail. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.