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MUMA, JAMES HENRY
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Born on April 17, 1932 to Archie and Cecelia Muma in Rosebush, MI. He passed away on June 29, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Myrt Muma, one brother, Archie D. (Jacqueline) Muma, his children, Mike (Susie) Muma and Karen (Jim) Fitch. He was the proud grandfather of Christy (Mark) Woodward, James D. Fitch, and Melissa (Jeremy) Copenhaver, great grandfather of Chloe and Carly Woodward, James E. Fitch, and Josiah James Copenhaver, step-grandfather of Lesley Rice, Erick Fitch, and Jason Rairigh, step-great grandfather of Brady Rairigh, Valentina and Jacob Fitch, brother-in-law of Woody Parshall, Dave, Jack (Pat), Paul (Betty), Steve (Sue) and James Mast, sister-in-law, Millie (Gene) Dove, Mary (Dennis) Zdanowitz, Donna Marsh, and Betty Mast, numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Margaret Brown, Donna Wright and Deanna Parshall, sister-in-law, Ruth Ratcliff, brother-in-law, Tom and Ray Mast, Walter Wright, and Marvin Marsh. Jim served for seven years in the United States Army where he achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class during the Korean War. He was awarded "Policeman of the Year" in 1971 and retired a detective from the Jackson City Police Department after 25 years of service. He was a member of FOP, VFW, American Legion, past member of the Elks, Moose and DAV. He loved to read, watch old movies, and listen to music. However, his greatest joy throughout the years was entertaining the children of his family and friends. The family would like to express their heart felt appreciation for the wonderful care and loving atmosphere that was provided by Bethany Hospice and Great Lakes Caring. Funeral services will be held at the Watson Funeral Chapel Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11 AM; Michael D. Mason officiating, interment Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions for those who wish may be made to the Bethany Home 1000 E. Porter Street, Jackson, Michigan 49202. The family will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral chapel from 4-8 PM and Thursday from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM. WATSON FUNERAL CHAPEL 2590 SPRING ARBOR ROAD LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1930 www.watson-funeral-chapels.com