Simovart, James W., 73, of Clayton, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Hugo and Mary (Maddux) Simovart. Survived by his loving life partner Sharon, her sons Pat and Jeff; granddaughters Kelsey and Kaleigh Yerian; sisters Sydne Lister and Benita Nairn (Ken); good friends Roy and Sandy Cashour; numerous nieces and nephews. He was a retired business owner, a veteran of the US Army. Jim loved his cats Dexter and Ruby which never left his side. He loved riding his Harley, working in his yard and being with family and friends at special times such as holidays and cookouts. Family will receive friends from 6-7:30 PM Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME-BEAVERCREEK CHAPEL, 3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd. at Grange Hall Rd. A Celebration of Life will be 7:30 PM Tuesday. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Cancer Society or the Wounded Warriors Project in his memory. Online condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com