James E. Swope's Obituary
James E. Swope, age 67, of Lorain passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 14, 1953 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to William and Rea (nee stokes) Swope.
James was the owner and operator of Shoreway Sports & Graphics in Lorain for 30 years. He enjoyed playing golf, boating, going to casinos and traveling, especially cruises.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Gay (nee Zimmerman); mother, Rea Feldman; sister, Dorothy (Joel) Eisenberg; mother-in-law, Carol Zimmerman; brother-in laws, Rick, Ron, and Scott Zimmerman; and his pet cat, Stormy.
James was preceded in death by his father, William Swope; and his brother, William Swope.
Private funeral services were held under the direction of the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral &Cremation Center. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com
The family suggest contributions be made in memory of James to the Friendship Animal Protective League, 8503 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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