James Edward Cheadle, 95

James E. Cheadle, 95, of Montpelier passed away on September 24, 2024 at Parkview Hospital in Bryan. He was born on September 12, 1929 in West Unity, Ohio to Frank W. and Lillian (Schulte) Cheadle.  Jim graduated from Montpelier High School in 1947.  On October 27, 1947 he married Betty O. at the First Presbyterian Church in Montpelier and she preceded him in death on December 10, 2020.

Jim retired after 40 years from Norfolk and Western as a yard foreman. He started his career on the Wabash Railroad as a yard switchman in 1950.  Jim enjoyed being in the outdoors, making sure his yard was always looking in tip top shape.  He was always known to lend a helpful hand to those in need and being actively involved in the community and being very giving of his time. Jim and Betty loved collecting antiques and they ran several antique shops over the years.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was an elder at one time.  Jim was also a member of the Vintage Home Association in Montpelier, Heisey Collector Association of America and the Montpelier Moose.

He is survived by three children Connie Cheadle Hammersmith of Defiance, Bruce (Claire) Cheadle of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Kim Cheadle (Richard Brodersen) of Corte Madera, California; grandchildren Monica (William) Heath of Defiance, Chad (Tabitha) Hammersmith of Defiance, Jill Noss of Arlington, Texas and Sarah Penello of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; great grandchildren Nicole (Chris) Ray, Kristina Heath, Bill Heath, Samantha Heath, Andrew Heath, Cody Hammersmith, Leah Noss, Logan Noss, Kaylee Kieigh and Autumn Kieigh; great great granddaughter Evelyn Ray; sister Mina Sundeen of North Port, Florida and a sister in-law Fran Cheadle of Houston, Texas.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard Cheadle, sister Vivian Brown and grandson Brian Cheadle.

A time to receive friends will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 from 2:00-6:00 P.M. at the Thompson Funeral Home on Main Street in Montpelier.  A memorial service will immediately follow at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home with Reverend Janice Desterhaft to officiate.  Memorial contributions can be made to the First Presbyterian Church.