Lamison

James D. Lamison, 89, of Renfrew, formerly of Prospect, passed away Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, at Newhaven Court in Butler.

He was born on June 15, 1934, in Clarion, the son of Harrison and Blanche (Willison) Lamison.

Jim was a 1952 graduate of Redbank Valley High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany during peace time. Jim started J.D. Lamison Drilling in 1965, and retired in 1995.

Jim and his wife, Barb, loved to travel and took their RV across the country to Alaska, as well as many trips to Myrtle Beach and Amish communities of Berlin, Ohio and Lancaster, Pa. After retirement, they traveled to Florida in the winter months and purchased a home in Fort Myers. Jim loved golfing, wood carving and his little buddy, Rusty.

Jim was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Prospect for many years. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge 522 in New Bethlehem, where he was a 60 year mason.

His memory will be cherished by his loving daughter, Karen Ford of Slippery Rock; and his grandchildren, Sarah Ford and Elliot Venford and spouse, Stevie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Barbara Jean (Toy) Lamison, whom he married on Nov. 24, 1955, and who died March 5, 2022; brothers, Cokie Lamison and Robert Lamison; and his sisters, Bess Hutchison and Mary Downs.

LAMISON — Family and friends of James D. Lamison, who died Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at BAUER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning, where a masonic service will be held at 7 p.m.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Pastor William Mumaw officiating.

Interment will be Squirrel Hill Cemetery in New Bethlehem, Pa.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To send a condolence to Jim’s family please visit www.bauerfuneral.com.

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