James Ervin

ERVIN, James "Jim"

Jim Ervin, 83 born in Springfield, Ohio, February 20, 1943, the son of Carl and Gertrude (Schlicher) Ervin. Jim died April 1st, 2026. He attended Springfield City schools and graduated from the first graduating class of Springfield North High School in 1961, where he was a member of the undefeated football team. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1964. He retired from International Harvester in 2000 with 30 years' service as an electrician and computer programmer. He was a member of the Fraternal order of Elks Lodge No. 51. He was an avid hunter and golfer. He also enjoyed fishing, reading and being with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Janet Ervin, his parents, his two brothers-in-law, Richards L. Pearson and Ronald E. Fitzwater and his beloved dogs Pasha, Bretta & Annie. He is survived by two sisters in law: Jane Fitzwater ( Brandon, Florida) & Sue Pearson (Springfield, Ohio); a godson Brian Bowen (Belle Center, Ohio); Goddaughter, Mindy Bowen Jones (Louisville, Kentucky); many cousins on the Schlicher side of the family; as well as special friends Dick and Linda Johnson and family, Pat and Adrian Bowen and family. Visitation for Jim will be held Tuesday April 7th, 2026, from 10-11 with the funeral beginning at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Lights of Hope. 655 15th Street, NW, Suite 503. Washington, DC 20005. To leave online condolences, visit our website at www.littletonandrue.com.

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