James O. McCauley

James Otto McCauley, age 90 passed away surrounded by loving family at his home, St. Joseph Assisted Living on Tuesday July 30th, 2024. James was born August 28th, 1933 in Louisville, Ohio - the son of the late Charles and Josephine (Moyer) McCauley. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church for decades. He was a dedicated steelworker for the Timken Company for 39 years, a proud Navy veteran and member of the American Legion. He was a very active member of the East Canton Athletic Booster Club for many, many years. Every December James could be seen at local activities as well as private Christmas parties in his favorite red suit and long white beard as, you guessed it, Santa Claus!! James along with his devoted wife, Carolyn, raised 9 children while farming in East Canton.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Carolyn; his sister Susan, his brother Arthur Conn and grandchildren Aaron, Amber and Ian. He is survived by his children - Carol (Mike) Snider, Georgia (Kenny) Holbert, Mary (Tom) Showers, James, Laura (John) Haines, Charles (Sherry), Joseph, Thomas (Jeni), Ancil (Chrissy) and 25 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter and a brother Artemus (Donna) Conn.

The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Joseph Assisted Living for making “Grandpa Jim” feel like family and giving him special care despite his cantankerous self. They also went above and beyond taking care of us during his stay and especially through his final days. Thank you also to Crossroads Hospice for stepping in when it was time for him to finish his journey.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 from 9-11AM at St. Louis Catholic Church in Louisville Ohio with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM and Interment with military honors at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in East Canton. Please join us for a luncheon at Sacred Heart of Mary in Harrisburg to share memories and celebrate his life immediately following the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Joseph Assisted Living in James name