Obituary for James D. "Jim" Eberly
James D. "Jim" Eberly, age 83, of Jeromesville, entered into the glory of his Lord, on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Weaver residence in Wooster after being rejoined with his beloved wife, companion and best friend after a short sudden hospital stay. At peace with all things in this life with family, friends, children and God, he took his last breath peacefully after the chores were through.
He was born on June 21, 1938 in Dalton, Ohio to Paul and Lena (Beery) Eberly and has been a Wayne, Medina and Ashland County resident for all of his life. Except while serving his Country in Delaware State the first 2 years after marrying Norma Jean Steiner.
He married Norma J. Steiner on March 5, 1960 at the Kidron Mennonite Church. She survives. Fulfilled his 1-W service in the State of Delaware for the United States of America. While serving his country they made lifelong friends with Clair and Mim Burkhart, Dave and Velma Lapp as well as many others from Lancaster Pennsylvania and Delaware State
Jim spent his life serving One God, Loving One Woman, Raising 2 Adopted children, laying to rest a son of his union to Norma, Steven Ray. All the while making an eternal impact in all the lives he touched!
Jim made his life farming starting those years at the Melon Farm with his sister Mae and brother in law which was his wife’s brother Kenneth Steiner in Wayne County just a stones throw from where he took his last breath at the Doris and Roy Weaver Farm Estate. Gratitude to Doris Weaver and family for final day care. He was called to manage West Brook Farms for Chuck Farnsworth in early 70s where he with his faithful companion purchased their first farm “Opportunity Farms” in Medina County. When West Brook was developed he along with Norma by his side purchased Shady Lane Farm Homestead in Ashland County Ohio.
Driving all equipment the 50 mile trek himself one at a time. He lead with his 656 and followed by the original 706 International. Shady Lane has been his earthly home since 1976. Purchased the “70 acres” in 1977, and his final farm “The Brown Farm” in 2001. Farmed the HB Austin farm for over 30 Years and recently the Bob Pointer farm. All the while farming along side his daughter after her purchase of the Abe and Lucille Miller Farm in 2000. And always basking in the pride of the business his son Keith and wife Shelly (Johnson) built with Eberly Hoof Care. His last joy was when Dylan his grandson asked to hunt the land. Knowing that Legacy is all we leave in this world.
He was a member of Grace Church of Wooster growing with the church for over 30 years greeting new members at the door while ushering them into the sanctuary. He sang in choirs as a young man in the Mennonite Communities. Head Usher at Wooster Mennonite Church and left seeking a large youth group for his children found Grace Brethren Church and continued to serve and Joined the church in 1976.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a son, Keith (Shelly) Eberly and his daughter, Brenda Eberly all of Jeromesville; his grandchildren, Kelsey and Dylan Eberly and numerous friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant son, Steven Ray Eberly; sister and brother in law, Mae and Kenneth Steiner, sister, Rosalie and his granddaughter Kelsey's husband, Jaxon Dever.
In honor of his wife Norma Jean and her faithfulness please join us to Celebrate the life of Jim and his eternal legacy with his children Keith and Brenda.
Visitation will take place on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Dr., in Wooster.
Services will take place on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Grace Church, 4599 Burbank Rd., in Wooster with Pastor Randy Mumaw officiating. Immediately following the services, there will be a comfort luncheon served for family and friends.
We will leave the church in procession by 2:00 p.m. to proceed to his final resting place at Scenic Ridge to be buried at the Eberly Farm III. We will pay a special tribute along the way by going past Emerald Quest, Eberly Hoof Care, and then by Jim's earthly home, Shady Lane Farms.
Words of private or public condolences may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com.
Custer-Glenn Funeral Home in Wooster is honored to serve the family.
He was born on June 21, 1938 in Dalton, Ohio to Paul and Lena (Beery) Eberly and has been a Wayne, Medina and Ashland County resident for all of his life. Except while serving his Country in Delaware State the first 2 years after marrying Norma Jean Steiner.
He married Norma J. Steiner on March 5, 1960 at the Kidron Mennonite Church. She survives. Fulfilled his 1-W service in the State of Delaware for the United States of America. While serving his country they made lifelong friends with Clair and Mim Burkhart, Dave and Velma Lapp as well as many others from Lancaster Pennsylvania and Delaware State
Jim spent his life serving One God, Loving One Woman, Raising 2 Adopted children, laying to rest a son of his union to Norma, Steven Ray. All the while making an eternal impact in all the lives he touched!
Jim made his life farming starting those years at the Melon Farm with his sister Mae and brother in law which was his wife’s brother Kenneth Steiner in Wayne County just a stones throw from where he took his last breath at the Doris and Roy Weaver Farm Estate. Gratitude to Doris Weaver and family for final day care. He was called to manage West Brook Farms for Chuck Farnsworth in early 70s where he with his faithful companion purchased their first farm “Opportunity Farms” in Medina County. When West Brook was developed he along with Norma by his side purchased Shady Lane Farm Homestead in Ashland County Ohio.
Driving all equipment the 50 mile trek himself one at a time. He lead with his 656 and followed by the original 706 International. Shady Lane has been his earthly home since 1976. Purchased the “70 acres” in 1977, and his final farm “The Brown Farm” in 2001. Farmed the HB Austin farm for over 30 Years and recently the Bob Pointer farm. All the while farming along side his daughter after her purchase of the Abe and Lucille Miller Farm in 2000. And always basking in the pride of the business his son Keith and wife Shelly (Johnson) built with Eberly Hoof Care. His last joy was when Dylan his grandson asked to hunt the land. Knowing that Legacy is all we leave in this world.
He was a member of Grace Church of Wooster growing with the church for over 30 years greeting new members at the door while ushering them into the sanctuary. He sang in choirs as a young man in the Mennonite Communities. Head Usher at Wooster Mennonite Church and left seeking a large youth group for his children found Grace Brethren Church and continued to serve and Joined the church in 1976.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a son, Keith (Shelly) Eberly and his daughter, Brenda Eberly all of Jeromesville; his grandchildren, Kelsey and Dylan Eberly and numerous friends.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant son, Steven Ray Eberly; sister and brother in law, Mae and Kenneth Steiner, sister, Rosalie and his granddaughter Kelsey's husband, Jaxon Dever.
In honor of his wife Norma Jean and her faithfulness please join us to Celebrate the life of Jim and his eternal legacy with his children Keith and Brenda.
Visitation will take place on Friday, January 14, 2022 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Dr., in Wooster.
Services will take place on Saturday, January 15, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Grace Church, 4599 Burbank Rd., in Wooster with Pastor Randy Mumaw officiating. Immediately following the services, there will be a comfort luncheon served for family and friends.
We will leave the church in procession by 2:00 p.m. to proceed to his final resting place at Scenic Ridge to be buried at the Eberly Farm III. We will pay a special tribute along the way by going past Emerald Quest, Eberly Hoof Care, and then by Jim's earthly home, Shady Lane Farms.
Words of private or public condolences may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com.
Custer-Glenn Funeral Home in Wooster is honored to serve the family.