James E. “Jim” Berridge
James E. “Jim” Berridge, 74 of Prospect, died peacefully Thursday February 8, 2024 at Walnut Crossing in Marysville. Jim had battled complications from having a stroke 17 years ago.
He was born September 3, 1949 in Kenton to the late Carl E. and Janis (Shoup) Berridge.
Jim was a 1967 graduate of Elgin High School. He had served our country in the United States Army. Jim was retired from the Whirlpool Corp. having worked there for over 40 yrs.
Even though Jim had health issues that limited his ability to do many things that he used to, he persevered on. He enjoyed walking around Prospect and the park. His family is very grateful for all who watched out for Jim, additionally, they are very grateful for the staff at Walnut Crossing who lovingly cared for him. Jim loved to fish, the U.P. was a favorite spot. He also loved sports, he cheered for his “Indians”, Browns and the Buckeyes. Jim really loved watching his son Pug play fastpitch softball and traveled all over rooting him on. When he became a Grandpa, he cherished the time he could spend with his grandkids, they were so special to him.
Jim will be remembered for that wonderful smile and big heart.
Surviving is his wife, Debra A. (Roseberry), they were married April 6, 1974 in Marion, their son, Jamie “Pug” (Danielle) Berridge of Prospect and their children, Carley and Jenna
Siblings, Rob (Mary) Berridge of Prospect, John (Melissa) Berridge of Marion, Karla Terrell of New Castle, Indiana, Janice (Dave) Hunsicker of Prospect and Joan Berridge of Green Camp
Brother-in-law, Dwight “Rosey” (Sue) Roseberry of Marion
and numerous nieces and nephews
Memorial services will be held Sunday February 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Dr. Mark Piacentini will officiate. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 2:00 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Private burial will take place at the Chapel Heights Memory Gardens.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Prospect Community Park, PO Box 426 Prospect, Ohio 43342 and /or Mary A. Rackman Institute, University Center for Language and Literacy, University of Michigan Aphasia Program 210 S. 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48204
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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