

  <p>Templin, James Edward</p>
  <p>Passed: 2012-01-11</p>
  <p>Age: 85</p>


  <p>Source: Jackson Herald</p>

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  <p>Obituary Date: 2012-01-17</p>
  <p>Information: James Edward Templin, 85, of Millwood, went to be with the Lord on Janurary 11, 2012, following a long illness.  He was born September 21, 1926 in Fairmont to the late Ben and Sally Templin.  He attended East Fairmont High School and was drafted his senior year into the United States Army in 1945, where he served in World War II attaining the rank of Sergeant.  Upon discharge from the Army he went to Fairmont State College and earned a Bachelor&#39;s Degree in Education.  He later earned his Master&#39;s Degree from Cleveland Sate University.  He taught and coached at Monongah High School, Monongah WV for three years.  He moved to Cleveland, Ohio and taught at James Ford Rhodes High School for 28 years.  He coached football from 1955-1970.  He served as head coach from 1959-1970.  He also was the school athletic director following his coaching career.         Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 64 years, Patricia (Green); sons, James II (Debbie) of Given WV, Steve (Marsha) of Rockport OH; daughters, Cindy Melaragno (Vic) of Lakewood OH and Suzanne Templin of Clendenin WV.  Grandchildren include Jamisa Bennett, Judd Templin, James Templin III, Clayton Templin, Kayla Melarangno, Brock Templin, Emma Melaragno, Parker Templin and Kiersten Templin; great-grandchildren, Jacob and Emma Lynn Templin.  He is also survived by his sister, Joyce Mason of Knoxville TN, along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ben Templin of Florida.  He will be remembered for his love and devotion to his wife for whom he has been caregiver for 11 years due to her Alzheimer&#39;s.  While living in Lakewood, Ohio he ws an active member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church.  He was a faithful member of the Calvary United Methodist Church of Ripley WV.  In the past he spent many hours working for the Jackson County Animal Shelter, the Jackson County Commission on Aging and the Ripley Lions Club.  He loved to play jokes, was a real sports fan, and loved animals.  A tribute to the life of James E. Templin will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11 am at the Calvary United Methodist Church.  Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service at the church.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to one of the following:  The Alzheimer&#39;s Association, Kanawha Hospice Association or the Calvary United Methodist Church.</p>


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