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Deceased Classmate: 1966 - James Millspaugh
Date Of Birth: 03-10-1948
Date Deceased: 05-12-2014
Age at Death: 66
Cause of Death: Cancer
Classmate City: Trimansburg
Classmate State: NY
Classmate Country: USA
Survived By: Joshua & Jason Millspaugh - sons
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Larry McEver (1966)
Jim's Obituary - Rest in Peace My Friend.
Trumansburg: James R. "Jim" Millspaugh, of Trumansburg, passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, May 12, 2014, at the age of 66. Jim was born in Ithaca on March 10, 1948, a son of the late Arthur and Gertrude Millspaugh. A lifelong resident of Trumansburg, he graduated from Trumansburg High School in 1966. Jim worked for several years at NCR in Ithaca, co-owned and operated Cadmatics Inc., and retired from Cornell University as a computer systems specialist.
Jim was an avid outdoorsman spending hours fishing and hunting. He was a lifelong supporter of the Trumansburg Golf Course serving on the board of directors and served as secretary for the Men's Monday Night League. In 2012, Jim was elected to the Trumansburg High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Jim's kind-hearted spirit and positive attitude defined his character. He was a genuine and faithful friend to everyone. Throughout his long battle with cancer, Jim remained positive, never complaining, and enjoyed life to the fullest with family and friends.
Jim is survived by two sons, Joshua (Rami Woods) and Jason (Roxanne) Millspaugh; four grandchildren, Owen, Liam, Nathaniel, and Addison Millspaugh; three brothers, Dale, Roger (Chona), and Fred (Lisa) Millspaugh; one sister, Brenda (Richard) Gaige; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Gertrude Millspaugh. The family will be present to receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2014, at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg. A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at the Trumansburg Golf Course, 23 Halsey St., Trumansburg. In lieu of flowers, the family asks those who wish to remember Jim in the form of a contribution to kindly consider the James R. Millspaugh Memorial Scholarship, c/o Trumansburg Central School District, Attn: Treasurer, 100 Whig St., Trumansburg, NY 14886. For additional information, please contact the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg at 1-888-534-5446 or www.ness-sibley.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theithacajournal/obituary.aspx?n=james-r-millspaugh-jim&pid=171010460&fhid=7439#sthash.g24FxPXo.5a01nXu7.dpuf