James Russell Neese, 64, of DeGraff, died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, in Conover.
He was born in Sidney on June 5, 1940, a son of Jennie F. Baker Neese, who survives in Conover, and of the late Cyril Russell Neese.
Survivors include four daughters, Susan (Joseph) Scott of New Carlisle, Carla (Steve) Weeks of Dear Creek, Ill., Lezlie (Kevin) Fitch of St. Paris and Heather (Matthew) Allen of DeGraff; a sister, Judy (Joe) Meyer of St. Marys; and seven grandchildren.
A farmer, he was a member of the First Church of God in St. Paris.
Calling hours are Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home in DeGraff. Private funeral services will be conducted at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
