James Lee Warren, age 86, of Huntsburg Township, passed away Tuesday morning Jan. 17, 2023.
He was born May 20, 1936, to the late Lee and Violet May (nee Young) Warren, in Chardon.
Jim graduated from Chardon High School in 1954 and then joined the U.S. Air Force. He served during Korea with the 99th and 92nd Strategic Air Command.
He attended Kent State University for two years. He was an international sales manager for Newbury Industries, where he retired in 1985.
Along with being a proud veteran, James was very active in many local organizations. He was a member of the Burton American Legion for 37 years, worked at the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy and dispatcher for 14 years, Burton Volunteer Fire Department for 28 years, and was one of the founding members and was captain of Burton Rescue Squad, Civil War reenactor with the 1st Ohio OVI.
He also enjoyed gardening, camping, traveling, playing the drums and being Santa Clause during Christmas parties.
James will be greatly missed by his wife, Eleanor, married 67 years; children, Gary Warren, Debra (Mark) Miller, David (Mary Ellen) Warren; brothers Fred (Patti) Warren and Robert Warren; and six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Lamont Warren.
Calling hours will be Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, from 2-4 p.m., with a service at 4 p.m., at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield, with Pastor Bob Richardson officiating. Military Honors will follow the service, at the funeral home, by the Burton American Legion with bag pipes to follow.
Burial will take place at a later date at Huntsburg cemetery.
Memorial donation can be made in James’s name to The Accessible Legion Fund, P.O. Box 608 , Middlefield, OH 44062. Proceeds will help defray the cost of installing handicap accessibility to the Burton American Legion Post.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.
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