James “Jim” Wayne Almond, 80, of Coldwater passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 while under hospice care.
A funeral service will take place at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Lockwood Community Church with Pastor Shayne Looper officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Lockwood Community Church from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
The family is requiring that everyone wear a mask for both the visitation and funeral. The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
James was born December 14, 1939 to Wayne and Alice (Ken Knight) Almond in Coldwater. He married Kay Eslow on October 4, 1969 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Coldwater. She preceded him in death on June 15, 2004. He was a hardworking man starting his career at Gambles as an Executive Assistant. Jim later worked at D and R Lumber in purchasing, Seaman’s Office Supply in sales and finally at Wickes Lumber as an inventory manager where he retired.
Jim was an inspirational man of strong faith and tireless involvement in his community. He was known for his contagious smile, fun and boisterous laugh and a positive outlook that spread to anyone he met. Over the years, he volunteered as a Sunday School Teacher and held various leadership positions on committees at the churches he attended including First Baptist Church, Snow Prairie Church; and most recently Lockwood Community Church. Jim also volunteered for many years as a Boy Scout Leader, mentor at the Beginnings Care for Life and at the Branch Area Food Pantry. Jim’s true joy in life was being around his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
James is survived by his children Scott (Julie) Washburn of Ft. Wayne and Lori (Rich) Foster of Powell, OH; his brother Tom (Gloria) Almond of Largo, FL; his grandchildren Shanna (Wil) Anderson of Colon, Courtney Washburn of Burr Oak, Josh Washburn of Burr Oak, Andy and Megan Barchak of Ft. Wayne, Beau, Quinn, and Tylar Foster of Powell; great grandchildren Gabriel and Noah Washburn, Liam Anderson and Krue Barchak; his loving companion Nora Coler; his nieces Renee (Doug) Coon and Leigh (Tyler Goldsmith) Almond; his nephews Tim (Janet) Eslow and Matt (Stephanie) Eslow.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 34 years Kay Almond; and his brother Richard “Dickie Ray” Almond.
Memorials may be directed to the Beginnings Care for Life. www.dutcherfh.com
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