James N. Jewett

James N. Jewett, age 70, of Starr, SC, died Friday, April 15, 2011, at St. Joseph Health Center in Warren, Ohio. He was born August 13, 1940, in Warren, Ohio, a son of Frederick J. and Florence A. (Lucas) Jewett. He was a 1958 graduate of Johnston High School; and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga as a radioman. Mr. Jewett operated a farm in Ohio for many years before moving to South Carolina in 1987. He was a member of the Johnston Federated Church; and attended the Ruhamah United Methodist Church in Starr, SC. He was a member of the A.R.A.-Amateur Radio Association; and was a 32nd degree Mason at the Divver A.F.M. #349 Masonic Lodge in Anderson, SC. Mr. Jewett was an avid fisherman, whistler, and harmonica, guitar, and banjo player. He enjoyed camping, woodworking, and was a practical joker. Mr. Jewett is survived by his wife, Anna (Maar) Jewett, whom he married July 5, 1972, of Starr, SC; a daughter, Terri (D.C.) Foster of Bedford, VA, a daughter, Lori (Art) Poley of Williamsburg, VA, a son, Tom (Becky) Jewett of Honea Path, SC, a daughter, Sherry (Wayne) Vickery of Anderson, SC, his mother, Florence A. Jewett of Johnston township, OH, 8 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild, his brother, John (Janet) Jewett of Hartford,OH, his sister, Kimberlin Conley of Johnston township,OH, and his dog, Freddie. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews and by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his father. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at 1:00 P.M. at the Johnston Federated U.M. Church, 6262 St. Rt. 193, Farmdale,OH, with Pastor Ron McIlvaine officiating. Burial will follow in Johnston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati,OH 45250-0301, Attn: Gift Processing. Baumgardner Funeral & Cremation Service, 8569 Main St., Kinsman, Ohio, handled arrangements with a guestbook available at www.baumgardnerfuneralhome.com

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