James R. Liddle, Sr., Farmdale, Ohio

FARMDALE, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – James Ralph Liddle, Sr., also known as Jimmy, Papperman, Pap and Dad by those who loved him most, went home to be with the Lord and his loving daughter, Nicole, on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was 79 years old.

Jim was born on July 3, 1945 to his parents, Eloise and Ralph Liddle.

His two great loves were his family and his farm. He began farming with his dad and his grandfather, Ralph and Chester, as soon as he could walk; so small that they would put a board taped to the gas pedal just so he could reach.

After high school, he served in the 6th Marines Division as a M.P., was stationed at Guantanamo Bay and was involved in Santa Domingo Conflict during the Cuban Crisis from 1963-1967.

He married the love of his life, Sophia Elizabeth Lezaic, on December 19, 1970. They had three beautiful children together, Nicole Marie (Davis) Denman, Victoria Emily (Fred) Barr and James Ralph (Katie) Liddle, Jr.

After he retired from Packard Electric, he dedicated his time fully again to his farm. Jim was also very also passionate about his family. There is absolutely nothing he would not have done for any of them. He enjoyed attending all of his grandchildren’s sporting events, from their soccer and basketball games – where he would always be giving them pointers afterwards– to seeing his granddaughters play in their Pep Band. His favorite was always “Paint it Black” by the Rolling Stones. He really missed not being able to attend his three grandsons’ football and baseball games in South Carolina, as baseball was his favorite sport.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Sophia Liddle; his children, Victoria (Fred) Barr and James (Katie) Liddle, Jr.; his son-in-law, Davis Denman, Jr.; his sister, Joan (Bill) Armstrong; brother-in-law, John Chucksa and grandchildren, Julia and Laura Denman, Jesse and Nicholas Barr and Mac, Bose and Deke Liddle. He will also be missed by many dear friends, Scott, Nate, Steve, Rick and Jimmy, as well as his nephew who became a dear friend that was always there for him, Mark Dobay.

He is preceded in death by his loving daughter, Nicole (Liddle) Denman; his parents, Eloise and Ralph Liddle; his sister, Linda (Liddle) Cowell; nephews, Greg Dobay and John Chucksa; his sister-in-law, Linda Chucksa and his mother and father-in-law, Mildred and John Chucksa. Jim is also preceded in death by his dogs who he loved dearly and spent many hours with, Sheppy, Rex, Angel, Sam, Duke Lambert, Chuckie and Angel II.

I would also like to personally thank the thoughtful nurses at Trumbull Memorial that treated my husband like family, as well as the compassionate and kind nurses at Hospice of the Valley.

He will be cremated per his wishes. There will be no calling hours. Instead, a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 a.m., with lunch and fellowship to follow, at Living Water Global Methodist Church with Pastor Ron McIlvaine officiating.

He was the pillar of our family and we will really miss him. He always thought he was responsible for us all. Knowing he is no longer in pain or suffering, and can now be with Jesus and his loving daughter Nicole, brings all of us who loved him most peace and comfort.

Arrangements handled by Lane Family Funeral Homes. Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com .

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