Loving husband of 63 years to Georgia (nee Henthorn) Cocklin. Dear father of Peggy (Bob) Jaynes, Jodean (Vic) Germanaro and Valorie Martin. Proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Beloved uncle of Debbie and Dan Murphy and family, and Sandy and Frank Gibbs and family. Korea and WWII Veteran Jim was active with Emery Lodge F&AM #258 for 50 years, Eastern Star, Loveland American Legion #256 for 50 years, Royal Arch Masons, Fraternal Order of the Eagles for 31 years, Kentucky Colonel, and Retired from GE. Family requests memorial contributions be directed to the Goshen United Methodist Church, 6710 Goshen Rd. Goshen, OH 45122.