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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Jack E. James Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 11, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Apr 13, 2015 at 7:58 AM Posted Apr. 11, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Apr 13, 2015 at 7:58 AM » Social News Jack E. James March 13, 1922 - February 26, 2015 Jack E. James passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at Independence Health & Rehabilitation Center. Prior to moving to Independence, he lived in Ashland, Ore. for over 60 years. Jack was born in Astoria, the eldest of 12 children. Jack grew up in logging camps and attended school in Klamath Falls. He quit school his junior year to work in the woods to help support his large family. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After returning from the war he worked again as a logger and later retired from the U.S. Forest Service. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, William and Agnes James; brothers, Billy, Bobby, Richie, and Jimmy; sisters, Catherine, Mary, and Susan; daughter, Cecilia Scoggins; and his beloved wife of 65 years, May . Jack is survived by brothers, Dean and Larry; sisters, Linda Stephenson and JoAnn James; daughter, Nancy Thornhill and her husband Ron of Willamina; son, Charles James and his wife Linda of Ashland; grandson, David James and his wife Julie of Central Point; granddaughter, Sara Floyd and her husband Alan of Willamina; and four great-grandchildren. Jack had a great work ethic and was always willing to help others. He often loaned tools and a helping hand to others. He loved gardening and the outdoors. He enjoyed annual camping/hunting trips with siblings and friends for many years. Jack also enjoyed playing pinochle, poker, and cribbage. Jack's mischievous smile and sense of humor will be missed. He was a great example of hard work and dedication. At his request there will be no services. Jack and his wife will be interred at the Eagle Point National Cemetery. DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 11, 2015 at 2:00 AM Updated Apr 13, 2015 at 7:58 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501