James R. O'Rear Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James R. O'Rear of Arlington, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on December 8, 2024 at the age of 89, 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 R. O'Rear to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernard F. O'Rear and Ruth M. O'Rear (Williamson); his brothers, Gerald Wayne and Norman L. O'Rear of Indianapolis; and his granddaughter Danielle VanAtta.
He is survived by: his wife Julianne J. (Jacobson); his children, Kevin L. O'Rear (Paula) of Findlay, Michael R. O'Rear of Findlay, Brent, A. O'Rear (Amy) of Arlington, Bruce S. O'Rear of Jenera, Linda S. Cole (Jeff) of Mount Blanchard, Myra VanAtta (Jamie Pilcher) of Vanlue and Jennifer Kosar (Joe) of Olmsted Falls, Ohio.; and his grandchildren, Jessica Long (Jon), Erica Feller (David), Brett O'Rear (Madi), Melisa Bennion (Eric), Erin Steward (Devan), John, Cole, Michelle Kline (Chris), Justin VanAtta (Celeste), Jared Vanatta (Meghan), Courtney, Ashley, Stephen, Brandon O'Rear, Evan O'Rear and Mikayla.
Visitation was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home (500 Lima Ave, Findlay, OH 45840). A funeral service was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions may be shared with Calvary Baptist Church, 2000 Broad Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840.
