Larry W. James, 70, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017. He was born in Dayton, Ohio. Larry was preceded in death by his son, Larry W. Jr; step-fathers, Jess Howard and Max McFarland; and brother, Kevin McFarland. He is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl James; children, Cheryl Lee (Rod) Howard and Larry Michael (Crystal) James; mother, Lucretia McFarland; brothers, Terry James, Mack Howard, and Brian McFarland; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 from 5-8pm at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E. Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232. An additional visitation will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 5-8 at Stubbs-Conner Funeral Home, 185 N Main St, Waynesville, OH 45068 where a funeral service will take place at 1pm on Friday, November 17, 2017. Pastor Jeff Glann officiating. Interment at Miami Cemetery.