In Memory Of
James R. Mcelroy
1944
2018
James R. Mcelroy
December 21, 1944 — May 7, 2018
McElroy, James R. 73, of Miamisburg, Ohio, Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away May 7, 2018.
He was born December 21, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Dorothy (Kepple) McElroy.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda (Elkins) McElroy; children, Bradley (Shannan), Cynthia (Christopher); grandchildren, Tiffany (Chris), Alyson (Nick), Jacob, Isabella and Anneliesa; great grandson, Gunner; brother, Don (Charlene); sister, Loretta Cope and many other relatives and friends.
He retired from GM/Harrison Radiator after 31 years and in his retirement he loved working for Voss BMW for almost 20 years. Jim was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a kind, gentle, humble man who loved being with his family. In his free time, Jim loved going shooting with his grandson Jacob, he loved his guns and reading.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 1:00pm until time of service at 3:00pm at Newcomer South Chapel 3940 Kettering Blvd. He will be laid to rest with full Marine Corps Honors, 9:30am Monday, May 14, 2018 at Dayton National Cemetery. The procession will leave from Newcomer South Chapel at 9:00am.
If desired, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in Jim's memory.
He was born December 21, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Dorothy (Kepple) McElroy.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Linda (Elkins) McElroy; children, Bradley (Shannan), Cynthia (Christopher); grandchildren, Tiffany (Chris), Alyson (Nick), Jacob, Isabella and Anneliesa; great grandson, Gunner; brother, Don (Charlene); sister, Loretta Cope and many other relatives and friends.
He retired from GM/Harrison Radiator after 31 years and in his retirement he loved working for Voss BMW for almost 20 years. Jim was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a kind, gentle, humble man who loved being with his family. In his free time, Jim loved going shooting with his grandson Jacob, he loved his guns and reading.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 1:00pm until time of service at 3:00pm at Newcomer South Chapel 3940 Kettering Blvd. He will be laid to rest with full Marine Corps Honors, 9:30am Monday, May 14, 2018 at Dayton National Cemetery. The procession will leave from Newcomer South Chapel at 9:00am.
If desired, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in Jim's memory.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Saturday, May 12, 2018
1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Kettering Chapel
Service
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)
Kettering Chapel
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