YOUNGSTOWN – James William Fleeson, 57, of Leetonia, OH died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Youngstown, OH.
He was born July 16, 1963 in Salem, OH, a son of Tom and Joan Fleeson of Columbiana, OH.
Jim graduated from Columbiana High School, JVS, in 1982. He worked for many years at HDT/Lawless where he helped design a chopper for Orange County Choppers and battery-operated floats for Disney in Orlando, FL. His last place of employment was Dasher/Lawless Inc. in Warren, OH where he was an electrical engineer.
Jim loved being outdoors, especially on his tractor. He spent many hours in the woods and field at his home. He relaxed with his favorite music including Motorhead, Tarsha, and the blues. He was an exceptionally kind and loving man who valued his family above all else. His favorite title was ‘Pap,’ and he thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent with Kai and Cece.
In addition to his parents, Jim leaves behind his partner in life, Lori Hum, her sons Zach (Brianna) Forney and Evan Forney (Maddy Schwartz), four brothers, Thomas, Sam (Jenny), Paul (Michelle), Edward (Cynthia) Fleeson, many nieces and nephews and two grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home, 154 S. Elm Street, Columbiana with Pastor Ralph Edwards officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Due to our current health crisis, covid-19, we are asking everyone in attendance to please wear a mask or face covering and to maintain all social-distancing guidelines mandated by our governor (6-foot rule and not to linger). Thank you.
The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana, Ohio with the arrangements for their loved one.
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