James R. Appis

James Russell Appis, age 70 of New Carlisle, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020. He was born December 3, 1949 in Coshocton, Ohio to the late William and Geneva Pennington.

Jim was a loving, good husband who enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a hard worker and a go-getter. He loved camping, boats and being outdoors as well as watching a good scary movie. As a young man, Jim served in the U.S. Air Force. Jim was very kind and liked to take care of people. He will be dearly missed by his family.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Appis.

Jim will be missed by his loving wife of 21 years, Patty; children, Travis Appis, Michelle Appis-Bailey, Jennifer Hatton, Bobby Appis and Jessica Appis; step-children, Jeremy Cox, Gerald Orr and Samantha Orr; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020 in the chapel at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 8200 W. National Rd., New Carlisle, Ohio, where a graveside service will follow at 2 p.m. Arrangements by Newcomer North Chapel, Dayton.

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