James Paul, beloved husband of Arlene Dinah Thomas (nee Phelps) and the late Mildred Fay Thomas. Cherished father of Lisa Fay McKeehan and Richard Paul (Shajuana) Thomas. Loving grandfather of Jesse, Tayler, Jarret, Jillian and Ethan. James passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at age 81. Visitation Monday, December 21, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., Schmidt-Dhonau-Kucner Funeral Home, 8633 Reading Rd., Reading, OH 45215 with Funeral Service to follow at 12:00 P.M.. Burial at Reading Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.schmidtdhonaukucner.com.