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In Memory Of
James R. Symons, Jr.
1953 2023

James R. Symons, Jr.

October 18, 1953 — August 19, 2023

James R. Symons, Jr, age 69, of Sylvania, Ohio left this world and entered Heaven on August 19, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Jim worked for GM Powertrain for 34 years retiring in 2020. He was a survivalist and a collector of all things big and small. Jim had a good heart and would help anyone in need. In his younger years he enjoyed adventuring, like sky diving, bungee jumping, and scuba diving with his best friend, Dan Erickson and his wife, Pam. In his more recent years, he enjoyed traveling to places like Mexico, Hawaii, Panama Canal, Costa Rica, Columbia, Aruba, Curacao, and many trips to the Outer Banks with his wife.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James and Marcella Symons; daughter, Susan Drouillard; and brothers-in-law, Ted Knapik, Dan Clark, and Bob Czyzewski. He leaves behind his loving wife of 24 years, TJ Symons; children, Jay (Anna) Drouillard, Amanda (Conner) McDuffie; grandchildren, Ian and Will; brother, Bryan (Cindy) Symons; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive guests on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 10:00 am until noon at Newcomer Funeral Home - West Sylvania Chapel, 3655 King Rd, Toledo, where a Memorial Service will begin at Noon.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Friday, September 8, 2023

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

3655 King Road, Toledo, OH 43617

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Service

Friday, September 8, 2023

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

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3655 King Road, Toledo, OH 43617

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Interment

Toledo Memorial Park

, Sylvania, OH

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