John “Johnny” James, 65, of Marysville, died Friday, May 24, 2019 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest.
He owned and worked at Bob Gordon TV Service alongside his father-in-law for many years in Marysville. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping in previous years. He treasured his mounted fish and deer. He spent many years hunting arrowheads and mushrooms. He was an old-fashioned cook and enjoyed cooking for everyone, taking pride in his cooking skills. He liked working with his hands, gardening, and listening to loud rock n roll music.
He had a nickname for everyone, and was everyone’s “Uncle Johnny.” He loved spending time with his family and friends and bragging about his grandchildren. He was truly one of a kind.
He was born July 18, 1953 to the late Junior and Dorothy James. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lana, father- and mother-in-law Bob and Flo Gordon, sister-in-law Anne James, brother-in-law, Don Dooley and nephew, Joe James.
His childhood years were spent in Milford Center and he went to Fairbanks Schools.
He married Lana Gordon and they resided in Marysville most of their life and moved to Mt. Victory for a brief time.
He is survived by four siblings, Paul (Anne) James, Jim (Cathy) James, Frieda Baldwin, and Sue (Don) Dooley; a daughter Kelly (Dustin) Young; two amazing grandchildren, Blaze and Brielle Young; a long list of extended family, David Gordon, Sam (Denica) Gordon, Jessica (Grant) McCreary, Mike Ferryman, Bob and Jackie Craig, Rachel Hess, Sonya Rigney, Gina McHugh, Christi Hess-Piccolantonio, John, Jarod, Chris and Jason James, Kim James, Alecia Worthington, and Mackenzie James; special friends, Nancy Makenzie, Eddie Dillon, Bobby and Justin Caldwell, Mark and Tim Blinn, Dale and Libby Stidam, and Turk and Kat Michel, and an endless list of other friends throughout the years.
In keeping with the deceased’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or services held at this time. A Celebration of Life Service is being planned for a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the family in care of the funeral home to help with the unexpected expenses. Arrangements are being handled by Wilson Funeral Home, Mannasmith Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomesinc.com.