James Boatrite Sr. of Blanchester, OH. Born on March 13, 1963 in Cincinnati, OH. Passed away peacefully with family by his side on July 4, 2020 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Michele Lee (nee Harper) Boatrite. Loving father of James (Sarah) Boatrite Sr., Michael Lee (Audra) Boatrite and Hailey Marie (David Todd Jr.) Boatrite. Caring grandfather of Miyah, Bryden and Valerie Boatrite, Khoebie and Aubrie Boatrite and Peyton Todd. Cherished son of Emma Louise (nee Sturgill) Boatrite and the late Starling Boatrite Sr. Dear brother of Mossie (late Billy) Ray, Starling (Jamie) Boatrite Jr., Wanda (Todd Traylor) Boatrite, Mary (Vince Bolf) Boatrite, Matt (Tammy) Boatrite, Frank Boatrite and Lloyd (Theresa) Boatrite Sr.. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends. Friends will be received on Friday, July 10, 10 AM - 12 Noon at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, where services will be at 12 Noon. Interment, Goshen Cemetery. Pallbearer for James Boatrite Sr: James Boatrite Jr., Michael Boatrite, David Todd Jr., Matt Boatrite, Starling Boatrite Jr., Lloyd Boatrite Sr., Lloyd Boatrite Jr., Matt Boatrite Jr., Frank Boatrite and Zach Hutt. Pastor Phil Hopper will be the minister for the services.