James L. Greathouse

James L. Greathouse, 62, of Marietta, who was born on May 25, 1948, passed away at 5:21 pm on Friday, December 3, 2010, at Marietta Memorial Hospital.

On May 18, 1969, he married Marjorie Sparks who survives with 2 daughters, Linda (Jeff) of Newport and Teresa (Jeremy) of Kentucky, one self adopted son Eric Eddy of Georgia and 5 grandchildren:  Nicki who was raised in the home, Maddie of the home and Kylie, Jalynn and Gavin.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Eileen Greathouse, one infant sibling and in-laws, Clayton and Pearl Sparks.

He graduated from Newport High School and was employed as a truck driver for Triple I Trucking.  He was a wonderful devoted husband who enjoyed picking wild flowers for his wife on his way home from work.  He was the greatest dad and grandfather, always by his family’s side and a good friend to others.  He enjoyed regular visits with his friends, Jim and Debbie Gessell, and his fun meetings at Biehl Store with friend, Dick Biehl, grilling out with his family and he also enjoyed his animals and riding his 4-wheeler.  He will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever.  We will love him always.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday (December 7th) at 1:30 pm at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with David Beaver officiating followed by burial in Lawrence Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday afternoon after 2:00.