Champaign County OhArchives Obituaries.....McGuire, James Robert January 2, 2013
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The Urbana Daily Citizen abstract
James “Jim” Robert McGuire passed from this world into eternity to be with his 
heavenly father and many loved ones on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at 
Springfield Regional Medical Center. Preceding him in death are his parents, 
Nicholas Oliver McGuire and Ruth (Bodey) McGuire, and siblings John Nicholas 
McGuire and Donna Margaret Huffman.
Jim was born in Urbana, Ohio, on July 11, 1933. He was a 1951 graduate of 
Salem High School, where he was proud of his participation in Future Farmers 
of America (FFA). He was the first Salem student to receive his State Degree. 
Jim married the love of his life,on November 7, 1954, in Middleburg, Ohio. He 
milked Holstein cattle for 35 years, then raised Simmental beef cattle. His 
love of working with youth and cattle extended into Boy Scouts, church youth 
advising and 4-H, where he was a 31-year advisor for the Concord Cloverleaf 
Cattle Club.
In recent years, he has enjoyed helping his sons-in-law complete projects and 
farm work.
Jim was an active and faithful member of Concord United Methodist Church, 
where he served in many capacities. He was especially excited to participate 
in the church’s bicentennial celebration this fall. Jim completed scheduling 
and maintenance for the Concord Community Center for 16 years. He was also a 
charter member of the Concord Cloverleaf Squares Club, travelling across the 
state and country to square dance with some of his dearest friends. During the 
Champaign County Fair, he could be found recruiting for the square dancing 
club when he wasn’t taking orders at the Cable United Methodist Church food 
tent. He was the official videographer at all family events.
he is survived by his wife, his two daughters, six granddaughters, as well as 
many dear relatives and friends.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday, 
January 6, 2013, in VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana.
To celebrate Jim’s life, a memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on 
Sunday, January 13, 2013, in the Concord United Methodist Church with Pastor 
Wayne Engle officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service.


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