James E. Doone

James “Jim” Doone, dearest husband to Margaret (nee Mayfield), Loving father to Barbara (Ron) Childress, Carolyn (Dwayne) Irvin, and Michael (Connie) Doone. Jim was born to Wanda and John Doone on January 24, 1931, in New Castle, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Doone. Jim is survived by his wife of 68 years, Margaret, children, grandchildren, Cory Childress, Lindsey Irvin, Emily Doone and Kelly (Ben) Drayer, and 10 great-grandchildren, and many extended relatives and friends.

Jim retired from General Electric in 1991, after many years of service.

Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter, he was on the bowling league, and enjoyed being part of the senior softball team at Dunham Recreation Center, until last year.

Visitation for Jim will be held on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, from 10:00 AM until services begin at 11:00 AM, at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Road, 45231. Once on the grounds of the memorial park, follow the blue line to the funeral home.

Memorial donations can be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati at https://hospiceofcincinnati.org/donate/ or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at https://www.stjude.org/donate.