 | WALPOLE, James E: 22 Apr 1926 - 4 Jan 2007
Source: online newspaper posting
Zanesville Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, January 6, 2007
ZANESVILLE -James E. "Jim" Walpole, 79, of Zanesville, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, at his residence following a short illness. He was born April 22, 1927, in Zanesville, to the late Walter V. and Isabelle Lawson Walpole. He was a lifelong resident of Zanesville, and member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. He retired from Continental Can Company/American National Can Company of Newark, following 38 years of service. Following retirement, he worked for Northside Pharmacy for 15 years delivering medicines and supplies to local residents and facilities. He was well known in the community as a kind and caring man, quick to offer a smile, a generous gesture and an encouraging word. His positive attitude and outlook on life was a comfort to his many friends, and his loving family. He was respected and admired by all who knew him. Jim was a veteran of the armed services having served a total of 11 years in service to his country. He served in both the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps. He served as Seaman 1st class in the U.S. Navy for three years and retired from the military as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps after eight years of service. He served during both World War II and the Korean War. He completed his military in 1953. Jim was a member of Monsignor Drury Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was an avid music fan and found many ways to make music part of everyday life. With very little formal instruction, his talent and love of music inspired him to play several instruments over the course of his life, including the harmonica, accordion, guitar, and organ. He inspired all who heard him play. He was a sailor, a soldier, a musician, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a dear friend. He was a remarkable man who will be sadly missed. He is survived by two sons, James E. (Dora) Walpole Jr., and Joseph E. (fiance Becky Wolfe) Walpole both of Zanesville; four daughters, Linda M. (John) McKribben of Columbus, Elaine K. (Jeff) Morrow and Sheila K. (Jess) Bates of Zanesville, and Brenda A. (Don) White of Palm City, Fl.; seven grandchildren, Natalie Chalcraft (Garry) Forth, Jennifer O'Brien (Chris) Daugherty, Jesse J. (Amber) Bates, Joseph Bates, and Brittany, Emily and Olivia Walpole; two step-grandchildren, Jennifer and Jason Ansel; two sisters, Shirley (Bill) Robison and Helen (Lefty) Shirer of Zanesville; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Loewendick and Shirley Twyman; and a special companion, Alma Miller. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Marilyn Loewendick Walpole, who died Sept, 1, 2005. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at the Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave., where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2007, with Father Emmanuel Bertrand O.P. officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery with VFW Post 1058 conducting military honors. Send a personal condolence note or sign the online register book at www.hillishardwickfh.com.
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