He was born December 13, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to parents James M. and Carol (Burnette) Clites. Jim retired from UPS after working 38 years in May of 2011. His last several years had him driving daily from Akron to Charlestown, West Virginia.
Jim was affectionately known as “Pop Pop” to his grandchildren, “Uncle Beam” to his nieces and nephews, and “Jim Bob” to his coworkers. He was a longtime member of the Atwater United Methodist Church and served on the Atwater Fire Department. He also volunteered for many years at the Portage County Randolph Fair. Jim enjoyed golfing and fishing, but most of all, enjoyed the time spent with his grandchildren and his dog, D.J.
He was blessed with many special friends and coworkers. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Wiley) Clites, whom he married on October 24, 1970. Also surviving are his sons: Frank (Tracey) Clites and Bryan (Heather) Clites; grandchildren: Garrett, Grace, and Emmett Clites; sisters: Connie (Richard) Hartley and Janet Leitzel; his uncle David Clites, along with many other loving family members including generations of nieces and nephews, and all of his in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents and twin sister.
Friends and family will be received Friday, December 29, 2017, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, where funeral services will be officiated by Reverend Ruth Roth on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Atwater Cemetery.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Atwater United Methodist Church, Atwater Fire Department, or Alliance Hospice.
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