Obituaries 25 June 2024

James Harold 'Jim' Washburn

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James Harold “Jim” Washburn, 79, of Leesburg, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at home.
 
He was born Dec. 21, 1944 in Chillicothe, the son of Harold and Audry (Dotson) Washburn.
 
Jim was a 1962 graduate of Edward Lee McClain High School and served in the U.S. Marines during the Dominican Republic Action in 1965 in Vietnam. He was an explorer, historian and collector.
 
He worked closely with his parents in growing the family business, East Monroe Farm Services, and loved farming. Later in life he worked at Candle-lite in Leesburg as the head of maintenance.
 
He is survived by his wife, Mary (Koehl) Washburn, whom he married Feb. 12, 2010; two daughters, Amy Washburn of Chillicothe and Amber Washburn Carr of Minden, La.; one stepdaughter, Megan Carter Shirden of Cincinnati; one stepson, James Mathew Carter (Brynna Boone) of Hillsboro; two brothers, Terry (Ruth Anne) Washburn of Greenfield and Dennis (Ikuko) Washburn of Hanover, N.H.; one sister, Susan (Danny) Long of Leesburg; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
 
He was preceded in death by his son, Andy Washburn; and both parents.
 
Funeral service will be Saturday, June 29 at 1 p.m. at the Greenfield First United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Armstrong officiating. Cremation will follow.
 
Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church.
 
The Murray-Fettro Funeral Home in Greenfield is serving the family.
 
Condolences may be sent to www.murrayfettro.com.

 

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