Home Surname List Name Index Sources GEDCOM File Email Us | Sixteenth Generation9389. James Lafayette "Jimmie" Chatfield was born on 10 January 1922 in McArthur, Vinton Co., Ohio, USA. He died on 3 January 2014 at the age of 91 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio, USA. He was buried in Elk Cmtry., McArthur, Vinton Co., Ohio, USA. Jimmie lived in Elk, Vinton Co., Ohio, USA 1930/1940. He lived in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., Ohio, USA 2004/2008. Obituary He was a World War II US Army veteran with the 574th Motor Ambulance Company and awarded the Bronze Star. Jim loved his family and friends and enjoyed The Ohio State Buckeyes, golf and fishing. He loved his church the First United Methodist Church, sang in the church choir for several years, and served on several committees along with serving Community Meals at the church. He was a retired printer from the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Newspaper with over 25 years of service; after retiring he was on the First United Methodist Church staff with a job title of security. He was a member of the American Legion Post 11, Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis Club, all Masonic bodies, Olivedale Senior Citizens Bowling League and went on the Honor Trip to Washington, DC. James is survived by his daughter, Emmy (Ron) Dillon of Lancaster, Ohio; son, J. Larry (Carrie) Chatfield of Tonapah, Arizona; four grandchildren, Lucas (Rachael) Chatfield, Melissa (Justin) Fassler, Robert Allen (Christina) Dillon, and Christopher (Evelina) Dillon; four great-grandchildren, Jordan Fassler, James Chatfield, Joseph Dillon and Joshua Dillon; sister, Helen (Jack) Stevens of Florida; brothers, George (Nancy) Chatfield of Florida and Gene (Nancy) Chatfield of Eaton, Ohio; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose Mary Chatfield of 64 years, parents, John and Mary Alice Chatfield, brothers, Robert, Donnie, Paul, Charles, and Richard Chatfield. Jim was loved and cherished by everyone who knew him. The family would like to express a special thank you to all of his caregivers at Crestview Nursing Home and to FairHoPe Hospice. A Celebration of life service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Reverends Robert McDowell and Cheryl Foulk officiating. Caring Cremation® has taken place by the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 405 N. COLUMBUS ST., LANCASTER, OHIO 43130. James Lafayette "Jimmie" Chatfield and Rose Mary Coffman were married in 1946 in Vinton Co., Ohio, USA. Ohio, County Marriages She was preceded in death by her parents, Emeline and Paul Coffman; brothers, Edwin, Luther, Ralph, and Paul Coffman; and sister, Catherine Letzler. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, James Chatfield; daughter and son-in-law, Emeline and Ron Dillon; son and daughter-in-law, James Larry and Carrie Chatfield; grandchildren, Bob (Christina) Dillon, Christopher (Evelina) Dillon, Lucas Chatfield, and Melissa (Eric) Norton; several great grandchildren; sister, Florence Coffman; and several nieces and nephews. Music was her passion; she was a Choir Director, Music Teacher, and sang for many years in the First United Methodist Church Choir and was a soloist in various choirs. She enjoyed playing the piano and the violin. She was a member and a past president of the Lancaster Music Club. She was a past Matron of the M.Z. Kreider Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women - Rebecca Circle and many other accomplishments. Rose Mary was loved and cherished by everyone she was acquainted with. The family would like to express a special thank you to all at Crestview Nursing facility and the wonderful people and support from Hospice of Central Ohio, and the support of the wonderful people at Home Instead. Caring Cremation has taken place with the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and a service of celebration of Rose Mary's life will take place Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 163 E Wheeling St, Lancaster. Committal will take place at a later date in Elk Cemetery, McArthur, Ohio. http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20100511/OBITUARIES/5110303 Find a Grave # 52283028& James Lafayette "Jimmie" Chatfield and Rose Mary Coffman had the following children:
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