James G. (Jim) Ice
James G. (Jim) Ice, 86, of Harmony Assisted Living, Bridgeport, formerly of Lumberport, passed away Sunday evening surrounded by his family. He was born October 20, 1936 in Wallace, a son of the late Herbert R. Ice and Charlotte Starkey Ice. On June 2, 2021, he lost his wife of 63 years, Sheila Irene Stire Ice.
Surviving are his children, James (Jamie) Ice and wife Maxine of Lumberport, Dawn Ovies and husband, Anthony of Mount Clare, Kris Wagner and Scott Swiger of Clarksburg; Grandchildren, Todd Haddix and wife Darby of Wallace, Adam Walker and wife Ally of Bridgeport, Derek Walker and wife Matrasa of Bridgeport, Kyle Wagner and wife Sarah of Simpsonville, KY, Dr. Kassie Kime and husband Dr. Matt Kime of Fairmont; Great-Grandchildren, Creed Haddix, Landen Walker, Hayden Walker, Camden Walker, Rowan Walker, Mayson Walker, Emory Haddix, Eva Kime, and Kate Kime; several nieces and nephews. Brother-in-law Edward Baker of Florida.
Also preceding him in death was his son, Cary Ice; brothers Herbert A. Ice and wife Jane, Elden (Hick) Ice and wife Betty; sisters Mildred Baker, Dean Duncan and husband William, Thelma Jean Tennant and husband Toy; His in-laws, Henry and Margaret Stire.
Jim retired in 2018 with his work as an electrician. He was a 55 year member of Union Local 596. He served as business agent for 6 years, from 1987 to 1993.
He was a member of Lumberport United Methodist Church, where he formerly served as Trustee and Sunday School Superintendent. Also, he was a member of St. John’s Lodge #24, AF & AM. He loved his gardening, hunting, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends will be received at the Harmer Funeral Home, 300 Pike St. Shinnston from 2-8 pm Tuesday. A funeral service will be at Lumberport United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 11:00 am with Rev. Sam Cale officiating.Body will lie in State from 10:00 to 11:00 am Interment will follow at Shinnston Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 306, Lumberport, WV 26386.
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston.