James L. Thorpe

September 4, 1927 - November 1, 2015

James L. Thorpe, 88, of Beavercreek, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015. James honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He retired from Delco Air after 30 years of loyal service and he was a member of Evangel Church of God. James is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jean; children, Jim Thorpe II, Jo Stewart, and Cathy (Walt) Sarapata; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Brandon, Tommy (Mo), James III (Michelle) and Cory; great grandchildren, Phoebe, Annie, Cora, Joshua, Lilly, Caleb and Emery; brother-in-law, Bob Harrison; sisters-in-law, Faye Thomas, Jan Rawlins and Zenith Thorpe; and numerous nieces and nephews. He loved anything UK, fishing, hunting, playing softball, short tennis and his annual trips to Florida with Mom. Family was always first and his love was unconditional. Family will greet friends 10:00 am-12:00 Noon on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Schlientz & Moore Funeral Home, 1632 Wayne Ave., Dayton, 45410. Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 Noon on Thursday at the funeral home with nephew Rick Harrison and his wife Tammy officiating. Burial will be at Valley View Memorial Gardens. Special thanks to Hospice of Dayton and their Angels on Earth. We couldn’t have made it without each and every one of them. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in James’ memory to Hospice of Dayton or The Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements in care of Reis Legacy Center Meyer-Boehmer Funeral Home, 937-291-3911. Words of encouragement may be sent to www.reislegacycenter.com.