James LeRoy Shinkle, 79, of Milford, died Aug. 21, 2008. He was a carman at a railroad.

He was preceded in death by brother, Sam Shinkle; and sisters, Hazel Pottorf and Pauline Matthews.

He is survived by wife, Charlanne Ingram Shinkle; sons, James (Barb) and Howard (Sherry) Shinkle; daughters, Norma (Ken) Pohlman, Lori (Russ) Tieman, and Michelle (Bob) Brown; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Aug. 23 at the Evans Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Evergreen Cemetery in Miamiville.

Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45263.