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James "Jim" E. Falknor
James "Jim" E. Falknor, 89, of New Madison, Ohio, passed away in the
early hours of Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Reid Health in
Richmond, Indiana.
He was born on October 3, 1930, in New Madison, Ohio to the late John
and Marie (Eley) Falknor.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth
E. (Campbell) Falknor, whom he married on August 1, 1953; and his
siblings, Ruthanna Butts, Helen Hodgins, and John Falknor.
Jim loved his sports. Not only did he enjoy watching the games, he even
coached a few teams throughout the years. He especially liked to watch
baseball and was an avid Dayton Dragons and Cincinnati Reds fan. Jim
attended many Tri-Village sporting events and continued to do so even
after his grandkids were out of school. Jim was also a big supporter of
his community. He supported the annual school fair and 4th of July
celebrations, just to name a few. When he was not watching sports, Jim
enjoyed woodworking and refinishing old tables and chairs. Jim loved
his family and enjoyed visits from his grandkids and great grandkids
Jim was a 1947 graduate of New Madison High School. He served his
country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War,
where he earned the rank, Sargent. Jim work for the Ohio Department of
Transportation in Darke County until he retired with over 25 years of
service. He was also a member of the American Legion, Post 245, in New
Madison for many years.
Jim is survived by his sons, Kris Falknor of Kettering, Ohio, and Kirk
Falknor and his wife, Becky, of Maumee, Ohio; his grandchildren, Nathan
Falknor of Florida, Claire Falknor of Spain, Jessica Necessary of
Bowling Green, Ohio, Brandon Falknor and his wife, Melissa, of
Cincinnati, Ohio, and Kasey Moon and her husband, Kevin, of Haskins,
Ohio; his great grandchildren, Shelby Necessary, Trenton, Tess, and
Tate Falknor, and Rhigan and Jameson Moon.
A graveside service, with full military honors conducted by the
Greenville Honor Guard, will take place at 3:00 PM on Monday, September
21, 2020, at Greenmound Cemetery with Pastor Tony Price officiating.
The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus,
with the final arrangements.
Online condolences and Hugs-From-Home may be shared with the family by
visiting www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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