Richard James's obituary , Passed away on November 22, 2020 in Wilmington, Ohio

Richard James

December 2, 1957 - November 22, 2020 (62 years old)

Wilmington, Ohio

Richard James's obituary , Passed away on November 22, 2020 in Wilmington, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith & Son Funeral Homes

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Richard James

December 2, 1957 - November 22, 2020 (62 years old)

Wilmington, Ohio

Richard James Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard James of Wilmington, Ohio, born in Dayton, Ohio, who passed away on November 22, 2020 at the age of 62. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Marjorie Collins James. He is survived by: his wife Gretchen Luecking James; his father Raymond James of Russell Springs; his son Randy James (Adrienne) of Beavercreek, Ohio; his stepmother Barbara James of Russell Springs, Kentucky; his sisters, Kathey Carroll (Del) of Wilmington and Margaret Sue Huseman of Florence, Kentucky; his stepbrothers, William LeMaster of Kentucky, Timothy Hosak of Kentucky and Phillip Hosak of Kentucky; his grandchildren, Skylar James and Annika James; his siblings-in-law, Bill Luecking and Heidi Jackson (Greg); his daughter Heather James; his parents-in-law, William and Marion Luecking; and his nephew Ryan Gerhard. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Face covering will be required, and guests are reminded to follow social distancing guidelines.

Contributions in Richard's memory may be made to American Legion Post 49, 140 E. Locust Street, Wilmington, Ohio 45177 or to VFW Post 6710, 1130 N. Lincoln Street, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith & Son Funeral Homes



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