James Lawrence Autio

James "Jimmy" Lawrence Autio, 54, passed away peacefully in his home on September 16, 2023. He was born on May 7th, 1969 in Chicago, IL.

Cherished father of Bridgett Nicole Autio, (Brian Neiford), and adored grandfather of Jordan Michael Hess and Jonathan Lawrence Hess. He is also survived by his siblings, Patricia Autio (Brad Richardson), Nancy Taguacta, Gerald Taguacta II, Joshua (Shamone) Taguacta, and Leloni Taguacta, dear nephew of Phyllis (William) Bobar, Mary Ann Kellenberger (Ray)Roberts, and Debbie Pintonelli, Beloved friend of Bland "Bubba" Warren, Don Zindorff, Greg Parrett, Rick Parrett, Jerry Broyles, Tony Hawley, Shawn Maggard, Jessica Jenkins, Lori Ann, T.J. Poelking and many more who held him close to their hearts.

James was preceded in death by his mother, Joanne Taguacta and his aunt Nancy Weyna.

James worked in the construction industry before retiring. He loved God, worshipped him, read his bible and prayed every single day. He loved making everyone around him laugh and had an incredible sense of humor, with a contagious laugh. He loved to go bowling, work out at his favorite gyms, and had a passion for music. He loved spending time with his daughter, his grandchildren, his friends and drinking his beloved Natty Light. He was a kind, loving soul who was known to go out of his way to help anyone in need. Some even called him a "Gentle Giant". He was always thankful to those who helped him, and always went out of his way to make sure that those that he loved, knew that he loved them and appreciated them. He was loved by many, will be missed by all and leaves behind a legacy of love and goodwill towards all that knew him.

In the words of Jimmy "if you ain't laughing you ain't having fun"

Public visitation will be held at Newcomer-Beavercreek Chapel, (3380 Dayton Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio) on Tuesday October 3, 2023 at 12:00 P.M., with funeral service to follow at 1:00 P.M. He will be laid to rest following the funeral service at Polk Grove Cemetery (9190 Frederick Pike, Dayton, Ohio). After the funeral all who want to come are welcome to join in a celebration of his life at Fricker's on Woodman Drive in Dayton. If you knew James, then you know he spent almost every Tuesday there, and would smile at the idea of us celebrating his memory there.

These services would not have been possible without the generous nature of the people who loved him. In lieu of sending flowers, please make contributions to the Go Fund Me for the funeral and burial for James Lawrence Autio. The contributions will go toward the expenses and creating a monument that will be placed at his final resting place.