James R. Howard

James R. Howard, 79, of Robertsville passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 in the Mercy Medical Center.
James was born in Canton, Ohio on June 1, 1934, the son of the late William F. and Edna M. (Graham) Howard, also preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Guht.

Jim was employed at Baxtor Tube; retiring in 1997 after 42 years of service.
Survived by  daughter Justine A. Bair of North Canton; three sons James R. Howard Jr. of Robertsville;
Jason L. (Leisa) Howard of Minerva; Jon (Jan) Howard of Magnolia; sister Shirley Giust of E. Rochester; brother William Howard of North Canton;  nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren as well as many neices and nephews.
A graveside service will be held in E. Rochester at a later date. Contributions in James' memory can be made to the COPD Foundation at copdfoundation.org. You may add your condolences on our website at www.waltner-simchak.com.

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