James D. French Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James D. French of Cortland, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on September 8, 2024 at the age of 80, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James D. French to show support.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though James may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald French and Lavonia French (Brooks); and his siblings, John French and Yvonne "Vonnie" Cole. He is survived by: his children, Jeff French and Jill French Miranda Misercola (Tim Atkinson); his sister Donna Lee Collins (Michael); and his grandchildren, Christopher Poniros (Tori Brown), Nicholas Poniros, Mikayla Dukes and Kelsey Finnegan. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Contributions may be made in James' honor to Operation Light Shine at http://www.operationlightshine.org.
