George Edward Straight

George Edward Straight, age 81 of Diamond passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 9, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born on November 7, 1939 in Barracksville, WV the son of the late Glenn & Mary (Lakin) Straight. George had lived in Diamond for 48 years formerly of West Virginia.

He married the love of his life, Jessie G. Farris on January 28, 1964 and they have enjoyed 57 years of marriage together. He worked in the paint shop at General Motors for 31 1/2 years before retiring in 2001. George was a member of the US Army National Guard for 8 years, York Bodies of Canton, Tryon Chapter, and Charity Lodge #530 (where he was worshipful Master in 1984), George enjoyed mowing the yard, traveling, watching the Green Bay Packers, and spending time at his summer home in West Virginia.

Memories of George will be carried on by his loving family; his wife Jessie of Diamond; his 2 daughters Eileen Zenisek of Diamond, Debra Angelo of Newton Falls; his 2 sons Craig Straight of Diamond, David & (Donna) Justice of Switzer,WV; his 9 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

George is preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, 2 sisters and a step-son Raymond Justice.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 6 to 8PM at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls. Masonic Services will be at 5:30 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 11:00AM. George will be laid to rest in Palmyra West Cemetery in Diamond, OH.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view George's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

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Thursday, January 14, 2021 11:00 AM

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