James Watts Eckert Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Watts Eckert of Troy, Pennsylvania, born in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on November 27, 2024 at the age of 83, 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 Watts Eckert to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Herman Eckert and Esther Watts Eckert; and his siblings-in-law, Bertha Eckert and David Loomis. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia Loomis Eckert; his brother George Eckert of Boerne, Texas; his sister-in-law Eleanor Loomis; his extended family Marilyn Bohlayer of Troy, PA; his sons, James Eckert (Amy) of Bristow, VA, Matthew Eckert (Karen) of Culpeper, VA and Andrew Eckert (Sandra) of Dayton, OH; his grandchildren, Thomas (Sophia), Bradley, William, Emily, Samuel, Jack, James, Katherine, Lucy, Grace and Andrew Henry; and also Elizabeth Coburn (Philip) of Buffalo, NY..
Visitation was held on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Jr. Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. (1093 W Main St, Troy, PA 16947). A celebration of life was held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Holy Trinity United Methodist Church (1214 Redington Ave, Troy, PA 16947).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Troy Food Pantry, 532 Elmira Street, Troy, PA 16947; the Allen F. Pierce Free Library, 34 Fenner Avenue, Troy, PA 16947; or the Guthrie Troy Community Hospital, Guthrie Resource Development, One Guthrie Square, Sayre, PA 18840.
