James Bliss

James Bliss Sr., age 86, of Akron died Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Heritage Hill in Caro. The Memorial Service will take place at the Martin Funeral Home – Fairgrove, at 2:00 pm, Friday, June 19, 2015; Pastor David Burkett will officiate with a private burial in Brookside Cemetery at a later date. James’ family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 pm until time of service at 200 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. James was born July 30, 1928, in Fairgrove, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank and Clara (Elliott) Bliss. He married Dorothy Benson on October 2, 1954. Sadly, she preceded him in death on February 21, 2009. James proudly served in the United States Army for 2 years until receiving his honorable discharge. James worked as a Plasterer for 48 years retiring from Southern CA Plasterers Union Local 2. In his free time James enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, traveling, riding horses and motorcycles and hosting BBQ’s. Left to cherish his memory, three children: Ricky Bliss, Mary Anne (John Tanger, IV) Bliss and James (Glenda) Bliss, Jr.; five grandchildren: Nicole and James Bliss III, Michele (Emmet) Shea-han; Christopher (Valerie) Bliss and Cory Shaw; four great-grandchildren: Johnny Laviola, Ava Bliss and Ronan and Miles Shea-han; four siblings: Alvin Bliss, Flip Bliss, Margaret Bell and Raymond (Betty) Bliss; brother-in-law Fuzz Coleman; and many nieces, nephews and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, wife Dorothy, brother Donald, sister Mary Jane and daughter-in-law Debbie. James’ family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at Heartland Hospice for all the care they provided.