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James Walter "Jim" Warfle, Sr.

May 15, 1956 — January 17, 2025

Ovid

      James Walter "Jim" Warfle, Sr., age 68 of Ovid, MI, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI.
      A Celebration of Life will be held at Ovid VFW Hall, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.
     James was born in Owosso, Michigan on May 15, 1956, the son of Walter and MaryJane (Groom) Warfle. He graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School with the class of 1974.
     Jim retired from General Motors the Delta Township Plant as a material handler. He was an avid Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers fan. Jim enjoyed sitting on his front porch bird watching, working around the house, camping and sitting around the bonfire with friends and family. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and dog Sadie.
     He is survived by his wife Erica Warfle of Ovid, MI; his children: Brad and BriAnne Warfle of Owosso, MI; Katie Warfle of Swartz Creek, MI; step-children: Cassandra Janes of Ovid, MI; Zachery Janes of Ovid, MI; his grandchildren: Macy, Emma, Alyson, Brody, Madlen, Bella, Kaylee, Brooklyn, Mya, and step-grandchildren: Michael, Lucas, and Lincoln. He is also survived by siblings: Sheri and Al Cooper of East Lansing, MI; and Connie Warfle of DeWitt, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and MaryJane Warfle, his sister Debra Warfle and his son James Walter Warfle, Jr.
     Memorials may be made to the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan, Lansing, MI. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan.

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