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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
James G.
Xides
October 12, 1929 – May 8, 2014
JAMES G. XIDES, age 84 of Canton, passed away Thursday morning. Born in Stemnitsa, Greece to the late Gust D. and Sophia (Koukoumas) Xides, he was preceded in death by his brother Peter G. Xides and sister Maxine Shinas. He was a member of St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, AHEPA Chapter #59 and a former member of the St. Haralambos Men's Club. Jimmy was an Army veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was a 30 year employee of Babcock & Wilcox, retiring in 1982 as a crane operator. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Nancy L. (Babcock) Xides, sister and brother-in-law Catherine and Ronald R. Darrah, brothers and sister-in-law Nick G. and Ellie Xides, Douglas G. "Lefty" Xides and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and three god-children. Family and friends will be received on Monday from 5 to 8 pm at the Rossi Funeral Home and Tuesday morning from 10 to 11am at church. Trisagion Services will be held Monday at 7pm in the funeral home. Funeral Services will be Tuesday at 11am at St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church with Rev. Dr. Nicholas V. Gamvas officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jimmy's name to St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, 251 25 th St. NW, Canton, OH 44709. The family would like to thank Dr. Bouserhal, Dr. Grossman, and the staff of Aultman SICU, L-TACH, and Compassionate Care for the kind and loving care during such difficult and emotional time.
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