James A Rehard

James A. “Jim” Rehard, 82, of West Lafayette passed away on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at Lafayette Pointe Nursing Home in West Lafayette, Ohio.

Jim was born in West Lafayette, Ohio on October 20, 1935 to the late Wilson and Pauline (Howell) Rehard.

He served in the United States Navy and had worked at General Electric in Coshocton for 30 years and was a life member of the V.F.W. and the Coshocton County Honor Guard.  Jim loved to go bow hunting, enjoyed fishing and HAM radio.

He is survived by his wife Shirley N. Rehard whom he married May 28, 1983; son Greg Rehard of West Lafayette; daughter Dana Miller of Newcomerstown; step children Brad (Sharon) Williams of FL, Debi Williams Wolfe of Coshocton, Becky (Doug) Alford of Coshocton, Tina Williams of Coshocton, Tony (Connie) Williams of West Lafayette and Lisa (J.R.) Williams McCoy of Coshocton; numerous grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, step great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and step great great grandchildren.

Jim is preceded in death by his step daughter Leeann (Keith) Irwin.

A graveside memorial service will be held Fairfield Cemetery, West Lafayette at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The Coshocton County Humane Society, PO Box 11, Coshocton, Ohio 43812.