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     James Hardin William Rich Jr. was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Road, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^6,3 His Social Security Number was 413-38-0462.⁷ He was born on May 6, 1928 at Iron City, Wayne Co., Tennessee.^2,1,7,4,8,5 He married Constance JoAnn Thompson, daughter of Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson and Rata Ethel Paxton, on December 22, 1962 at Summit Co., Ohio.^2,9,10 James Hardin William Rich Jr. died on May 6, 1989 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 61.^7,1,3,8 He Hardin W. Rich Jr., 61, passed away May 6 at St. Thomas Medical Center, alter a long illness. He was born in Iron City, and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Mr. Rich was employed for two years with Ohio Gasket Shim, having been previously employed for 20 years at Summit Grinding, and had served in the S. Army and Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Kingdom Hall Southeast Congregation. He is survived by wife of 34 years, Joann daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Victor Setree, Ruth and Bruce Holcomb, Karen and Micheal Gray; daughter, Donna Rich (Arnold), all of Akron; grandchildren, Shaun, Joann, Leah, Shannon, Joshua and Justin; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hardin Rich Sr. of Iron City, brothers, Bernard, Mayford, Phillip, Paul, Wesley, Hoyte, Truman and Milton; sisters, Alma Joyce Kravacki and Ruth Holt. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. on May 8, 1989.³

     Sandra Lee Burchell was buried at Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.² She was born on February 14, 1958 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.² She died on February 15, 1958 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois.²

     Her married name was Kerpsie.⁵ Mary Ellen Thompson married Unknow Kerpsie.² Mary Ellen Thompson was born on May 5, 1951.^5,2 She died on May 1, 2010 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 58.^5,2 She Mary Kerpsie (Thompson), born May 5, 1951, passed away at home May 1, 2010 after a long illness. Mary was preceded in death by parents, Bill and Janet Thompson; grandparents, Rada Thompson, and George and Lena Fincher. She leaves to mourn her passing, son, Vincent (Debbie) Kerpsie; daughter, Laura (Raymond) Estrada; grandchildren, Brittney, Jessenia, Aubrioune, and Joseph Estrada; great grandchildren, Natalie and Nathan; sisters, Joyce Thompson, Billie (Joe) Inch; brothers, Richard (Cheryle) and Michael Thompson; nephews, Jonathon Archer, Jeremey (Melissa) Archer, Doug (Anna) Burchette; niece, Melissa Boles; many great nephews; great nieces; cousins; friends; special friend and companion, Don Workinger; special aunts, Lewana Burschelle, and Renae Nicholas. on May 4, 2010.²

     Her Social Security Number was 293-64-1754.⁵ Donna Kay Rich was born on May 17, 1958 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^5,3,1,6 As of December 24, 1976,her married name was Arnold.⁷ She married Richard Steve Arnold on December 24, 1976 at Summit Co., Ohio.^7,4,1 Donna Kay Rich died on May 25, 2008 at Ohio at age 50.^5,3 She Donna K. Arnold, age 50, of Barberton, passed away May 25, 2008. She was born May 17, 1958 in Akron to the late Hardin and Joann (Thompson) Rich. Donna lived most of her life in Springfield Township. Donna is survived by sisters, Theresa (David) Malone, Ruth (David) Dishong and Caren (Michael) Gray; nieces and nephews, many other family members and special friend, Tommy James. on June 1, 2008.³

     Nancy Jeanette Lee "Janet" Fincher was buried at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, 3077 Mt. Pleasant St., NW, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 274-26-2285.³ She was born on December 23, 1933 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^2,5,3 She married Billy Joe Thompson, son of Rophy Hayse "Hayes" Thompson and Rata Ethel Paxton, on June 11, 1949 at Summit Co., Ohio.^1,2,4 As of June 11, 1949,her married name was Thompson.² Nancy Jeanette Lee "Janet" Fincher died on October 22, 1977 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 43.^6,3,4 She Nancy Jeanette Thompson, 44, of 13200 Cleveland Av., NW, Died October 22 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, North Canton. Preceded in death by husband Billy, she is survived by sons Michael, Florida, Rick, at home; daughters, Mrs. Joyce Archer, Hartville, Mrs. Mary Kertsie and Mrs. Billie Inch, both of Springfield Township; 6 grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Lena Fincher, Akron; brothers, William Fincher, George Fincher and Jack Fincher, all of Akron; sister, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Messmore. Burial Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. on October 24, 1977.⁴