James R. Champlin

James "Jim" R. Champlin, age 41, passed away surrounded by love and grace on July 14, 2023. He was born on August 8, 1981 to Herb and Jalayne Champlin in Martinsville, IN. Jim is preceded in death by his loving mother and biggest advocate, Jalayne Champlin.

Jim is survived by his father, Herb Champlin; sister, Jillian Champlin - Rohe (Kevin Green) and niece, Vera Green.

Jim graduated from Martinsville High School in 2000 and then served eight years in the United States Air Force as a geophysicist. He spent the years following his active duty in the United States Air Force traveling the world as a government contractor. His longest contract being five years in Ankara, Turkey. Traveling was one of Jim's greatest joys in life. He always brought back his stories and experiences to share with friends and family. Stories that will forever live in our hearts.

Jim spent his life unconventionally and full of adventure. His biggest character traits being gentleness, humor and generosity. He taught all of those around him that a life lived unplanned, was a life lived to the fullest. Jim's final years of life were spent in Dayton, OH. A place that Jim finally settled in and called home. One of Jim's last accomplishments in life was becoming an uncle to his niece Vera. The love and bond the two of them shared will be forever unmatched.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Jim's memory to the Dayton Fisher House - A cause very close to all of our hearts. Donations may be made at Dayton VA Medical Center Fisher House. Click Here to donate online.

Family requests that all who knew Jim to come and share a memory with his family during his Celebration of Life at the Martinsville American Legion on Saturday, July 22, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Burial to follow on August 3, 2023 at Dayton National Cemetery.

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