James Monroe Stambaugh

James was born on January 2, 1928 in Flat Gap, KY to the late Jeffie R. and Ruth Velvet (Cordail) Stambough. He attended Plain City school system, and after school, he proudly served his country as a Marine during WWII. James returned to Columbus after the war and was a farmer for many years in West Jefferson, OH. and later worked for the Wendy’s Corporation at Easton where he retired from. On January 5, 1984 he married Ms. June R. Emrick, and they celebrated over 26 years together before his passing. As said by his family, He never met a stranger, and would stop and take time to get to know you. He didn’t have much, but what he did have he shared. What brought a smile to his face was that he loved to make children laugh, but what softened his heart was time he spent with his grandchildren. He will be missed by all who were touched by him.

Along with his parents, James is preceded in death by his first wife Mary Belle (Wilson) Stambaugh; daughter Sharon Ann Harris; Brother Clarence Stambaugh, and grandson Ryan P. McKenzie.

Survivors include His wife June Rose Stambaugh of Columbus; children, Harold Wilson of London, Donald Stambaugh of Heath, James (Brenda) Stambaugh of London, Roberta Stambaugh of London, Lee Stambaugh of Columbus; step children Kim (Wayne ) Mason of Columbus, Deanna (Jim) Christian of Columbus; 9 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters; Helen (Galen) Gregg of Mt. Sterling, and Jean (Kenneth) Cook of Marysville.

Family will be receiving friends at the Schoedinger Linden Chapel, 2741 Cleveland Ave. on Wednesday November 3, 2010. From 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Services will be held on Thursday November 4, 2010 at 10:30am at the Chapel, officiated by ReverendsMichael Stambaugh and Joshua Morgan. Interment will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Schoedinger Funeral Home. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a story about James or to sign an online guest book.