James A. Zell

James A. Zell, Age 100, Born on January 20,1918 in Monongahela, PA. predeceased by his parents, Olin H. and Bessie J. Zell, his wife of 53 years, Imogene (Gene) Sanders, and stepson Raymond L. Christian. A veteran in WWII as 1st Sgt. army in Europe, graduated from Monongahela High School in 1935, a B.S. degree from California University of PA in 1939, where he was a member of the college’s Sports Hall of Fame. He coached football and basketball at South Hill Virginia High School following graduation. He spent his life before retirement in 1992 in the automotive industry as a manufacturer representative and owner of Engine Parts Warehouse in Ft. Lauderdale and West Palm.

Jim was a former member of Lakeside Presbyterian Church and since 1987 as a member of St. Peter’s Methodist Church in Wellington, Fl. He continued enjoying golf with close friends and his church. He was a life member of the West Palm Beach Elks, Lake Worth Scottish Rite and Amara Shrine Temple.

He is survived by his daughter in law, Doris Christian, three loving grandchildren, Mike, Pam (Michael) and Cathy (Terry), eight great grandchildren, John, Brandon(Marisa), Troy, Shane, Brooke, Maggie, Brett, and Skyler and one great, great grandson Brody.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Breast Cancer Research, St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington or the VA Hospital Hospice,West Palm Beach.

There will be a graveside service on May 28 at 10:30 for family and close friends at Hillcrest Memorial Park, West Palm, followed by a memorial service at St. Peter’s Methodist Church, Wellington at 12:00 for all that would like to attend. Reception to follow.