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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James Lee
Crumley
Jun 21, 1929 — Aug 27, 2017
Obituary
Crumley
James Lee
James Lee Crumley, of Toledo, died Sunday at The Toledo Hospital at the age of 88.
He was born in Toledo on June 21, 1929 to Ira and Eilene (Schricker) Crumley.
James was a proud 1947 graduate of DeVilbiss High School. He excelled in all sports, especially in track and field, as he won the state champion title in 1947.
He even qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials, while stationed in Germany with the
U. S. Army, during the Korean War. After the war, he loved to visit his Army buddies, especially his friend's farm in Butler, Ohio.
James began his sales career with P.P. & G. and retired from Fred Christen & Son's as vice president after 30 years of service. He continued consulting for various roofing firms in the area after retirement.
James thoroughly enjoyed deer hunting and playing poker with his buddies. He also loved to go fishing with his friends on Lake Erie, winning the Fish Ohio Award. Most recently he fished with his son and daughter in law in Key West, Florida.
Bowling at Westland Lanes in several leagues was part of his enjoyment too as he son many league titles. Jim was also an enthusiastic golfer, hitting a hole in one on his 40th birthday at Byrnwyck CC where he had been a long-time member.
His memberships included the Toledo Exchange Club, where he served as a past president.
He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Shirley and granddaughter, Jill.
Surviving are his children, James, Thomas (Jeannine), Cathy (Lisa), Mary (Jim) and Cynthia (James); grandchildren, Justin, Alanna, Jennifer, James, Thomas, and Stephanie and great grandchildren, Wes and Diego.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Promedica Toledo Children's Hospital Primary Pediatric Clinic.
Arrangements entrusted to the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fothdorfmeyer.com
" Jim wants you to know that Katie has barred the door and I have retired to the back forty"
James Lee
James Lee Crumley, of Toledo, died Sunday at The Toledo Hospital at the age of 88.
He was born in Toledo on June 21, 1929 to Ira and Eilene (Schricker) Crumley.
James was a proud 1947 graduate of DeVilbiss High School. He excelled in all sports, especially in track and field, as he won the state champion title in 1947.
He even qualified for the U.S. Olympic Trials, while stationed in Germany with the
U. S. Army, during the Korean War. After the war, he loved to visit his Army buddies, especially his friend's farm in Butler, Ohio.
James began his sales career with P.P. & G. and retired from Fred Christen & Son's as vice president after 30 years of service. He continued consulting for various roofing firms in the area after retirement.
James thoroughly enjoyed deer hunting and playing poker with his buddies. He also loved to go fishing with his friends on Lake Erie, winning the Fish Ohio Award. Most recently he fished with his son and daughter in law in Key West, Florida.
Bowling at Westland Lanes in several leagues was part of his enjoyment too as he son many league titles. Jim was also an enthusiastic golfer, hitting a hole in one on his 40th birthday at Byrnwyck CC where he had been a long-time member.
His memberships included the Toledo Exchange Club, where he served as a past president.
He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Shirley and granddaughter, Jill.
Surviving are his children, James, Thomas (Jeannine), Cathy (Lisa), Mary (Jim) and Cynthia (James); grandchildren, Justin, Alanna, Jennifer, James, Thomas, and Stephanie and great grandchildren, Wes and Diego.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Promedica Toledo Children's Hospital Primary Pediatric Clinic.
Arrangements entrusted to the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fothdorfmeyer.com
" Jim wants you to know that Katie has barred the door and I have retired to the back forty"
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