James ‘Jim’ Eldon Diehl, Anniston, AL, passed away on February 8, 2021 at RMC after post-COVID complications. Chapel Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Celebrations of Life will be held in Alabama and Pennsylvania at later dates, due to COVID safety precautions.
Jim was born August 23, 1949 in Waynesboro, PA. After graduating from Greencastle-Antrim High School, Greencastle, PA in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Serving in Vietnam, he earned several medals, including a Purple Heart. After honorable discharge in 1971, Jim worked in manufacturing at Grove, Arnold Graphics (later Reynolds and Reynolds) and the Letterkenny Army Depot, all in PA. Once relocated to AL, Jim worked in Heavy Mobile Equipment Repair at the Anniston Army Depot until his retirement in 2011.
Jim was a lifetime member of the Harry D. Zeigler VFW post #6319 and American Legion post #373, Greencastle, PA.
Jim was a kind, warm-hearted, and giving person. To know Jim was to love Jim. He was quick-witted, and enjoyed playing small jokes on his co-workers and family. He loved God, his country, and his family. He was a very proud Marine, a loving and understanding husband, and a great dad, step-dad and pappy.
The dedication to his family was top priority. He loved all sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys and most of all, the NY Yankees. His family enjoyed traveling and Daytona Beach, FL was a favorite destination. His love for animals grew into saving may rescue dogs over the years and even being Santa Paws for a few years for Christmas pet pictures.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce “Bill” Diehl and Gwendolyn Diehl; and sister, Shelva “Jean” Knepper (Barry).
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Bonnie (Morgan) Diehl, Anniston, AL; daughter, Tanya Diehl, Hagerstown, MD; step-son, Colby Hockensmith (Misti), Anniston, AL; grandchildren, Corey Diehl, Ashlyn Ketchens, Kira Diehl, Trevin Diehl all of Hagerstown, MD, Brooklynn Hockensmith, Anniston, AL; sisters, Connie Todd (Jeff), Greencastle, PA, Lori Mason (Greg) of Inwood, WV; brothers, Charlie (Debby) Diehl, Anniston, AL., Steve Diehl, Ellicott City, MD., Rick Diehl, Toledo, OH., Tim Diehl (Trish), Baltimore, MD., and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren.
The family requests memorial donations to Semper Fi Rescue, 105 Sanders Cemetery Road, Cedartown, GA., 30125
Condolences may be left at www.chapelhillfh.com
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