He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Frida; his children James E. (Holly) Ness of Pine Grove, PA, Lori (Philip) Brown of Nashville, TN and Linda (Tom) Barry of Brooksville, FL, and Grandchildren ( Meloni, Anthony, Hannah, Sarah) and Great-Grandchildren (Olivia, Chase) He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Arrangements under the direction of Turner Funeral Homes Spring Hill Chapel, Spring Hill, FL.