James Bobka's Obituary
James Lee Bobka, 59, went home to be with his blessed Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. He was born July 31, 1953 in Orville, to the late Robert and Helen (Coyle) Bobka. Jim formerly worked at Alcoa for 25 years, where he held various positions. Throughout his life, he struggled with health issues but his sense of humor was his favorite medicine. Jim was a member of Repurpose Church in Brunswick, located at the Hickory Ridge Plaza. He happily served as a Greeter and Usher with great joy. This was his ultimate service and fulfillment to serve his Lord here on earth. His family and friends awaits the glorious reunion for when they will see him as one of Heaven’s precious Greeters. Surviving are his beloved wife, Christina Bobka, to whom he was married to for 37 years; one loved daughter, Karen Elizabeth Miller; one son-in-law, Keith Michael Miller; four grandchildren, Emma Catherine, Leah Brielle, Sarah Bethany and Elias Keith Miller; one brother Robert Allen Bobka(Jacqueline); one sister Marie Norris (Jasper); two nephews and four nieces. VISITATION THURSDAY 4-8PM at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 PEARL RD, STRONGSVILLE. Funeral Service FRIDAY 2:30PM at Jardine’s. Interment Hope Memorial Gardens. www.jardinefh.com
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