Jimmy Ray Holsapple, age 84 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away peacefully at 7:48 AM on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at the EverHeart Hospice Care Center, Greenville, Ohio. Born in Miami County, Ohio on September 17, 1939 he was a son to the late Fredrick & Velma “Becky” (Godown) Holsapple. Jimmy was a graduate of New Madison High School, and was a former volunteer firefighter for West Manchester Fire Dept. He was a member of East Zion Community Church. In his free time he enjoyed gardening, he loved horses and the country life. He loved his family more than anything, and will be truly missed. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Walter Gene Holsapple: niece Theresa Brodrick: great- nephew Wesley Holsapple: sister-in-law Myrtle Cox.
Survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol (Norris) Holsapple, whom he married on November 2, 1961: sons Dan Holsapple; Jerry & Denise Holsapple: grandchildren Zackary & Emily Holsapple; Andrew, Elijah and Rebekah Holsapple: great-grandson Brady Holsapple: as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on the family from 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Friday July 12, 2024 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Paul Calvert presiding. Burial to follow at Mote Cemetery, Darke County, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice or the East Zion church. Fond memories may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Holsapple family.
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