Marvin "Marv" W. James, 77, of North Lima, Ohio passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2009 at the St. Elizabeth Boardman Campus from complications of a stroke. Mr. James was born May 31, 1932 in Leavittsburg, Ohio the son of the late Orville and Thelma (DePriest) James. Marv retired as a tire recapper from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in Youngstown after 20 years. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Korean War era. Mr. James enjoyed reading, attending car shows and playing Wii bowling and pool. Marv is survived by his beloved wife Billie (Sheely) James of almost 53 years, whom he married on August 18, 1956. He was the loving father of daughters, Dorothy James of Boardman, Robin James of Boardman; son, John (Kim) James of North Lima; and step-son, Mark Harvey of Southington; devoted and proud grandfather to Kelly (Cory) Husted, Jodi James, and Jordan James. He leaves a sister, Helen (Al) Grafe of New Philadelphia; sister, Ruthie Griffith of Mansfield and his best bud brother, Robert (Peg) James of Centreville, Maryland, numerous nieces and nephews, many friends and car enthusiast buddies. Mr. James was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret; one brother, Thomas; and one sister Marjorie; one step-son, Charles Harvey. He also leaves his beloved pet Daisy and cherished memories of Lucky and Cuddles his special pals. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima with Rev. Melinda Q. Lacefield officiating. A military honors service will be conducted by American Legion Post #290 of Columbiana. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2009 and one hour prior to the service both at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that material contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association. The family would like to express their appreciation and thanks for the fine care Marv received at St. Elizabeth Hospital Boardman Campus and all his doctors and nurses during the course of his illness for the wonderful care they provided in recent and past years. Arrangements were handled by Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home. Friends may visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to view this obituary, sign the guest register or send private condolences.