James Michael Dever

James Michael Dever, 69, of Zanesville, passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born on November 2, 1949 in Columbus, OH, a son to the late James and Helen (Weaver) Dever. James is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Doug) Tufts; brother, David (Monica) Dever; grandchildren, Aiden, Landen and Layla Tufts; nieces, Courtney Adkins and Caitlyn (Jeff) Heimerl; great-nieces and great-nephew, Shilo Heimerl, Maesyn Heimerl, Montgomery Adkins and Sterling Adkins; aunts, Virginia Shelar, Joan Weiner and Barbara Jean Smith; uncle, Robert Weaver and numerous cousins. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Oria (Clara) Dever and Isaac (Anna) Weaver. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at CROUSE-KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home with Father Martin Ralko officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mental Health America of Licking County, 65 Messimer Dr., Newark, OH 43055, and Behavioral Health Partners of Central Ohio in James memory.