James Franklin "Jim" Heater, 75 of West Liberty passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jim was born November 28, 1944 in Bellefontaine to the late Ralph L. and Margaret D. (Jones) Heater. On September 4, 1965 in Dayton, OH he married the love of his life Patricia Sue Calvert.

Jim was greatly loved and respected by many as a man of quiet strength and great faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. When he did have something to say, you listened carefully. He loved God with all of his heart. His wife, Patty, was the love of his life. He was the example his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and church family at Goshen Friends Church look up to as a model for living a well lived, meaningful life for Christ; even in death. He woke up in Heaven in the arms of Jesus. He lived his faith and has received his eternal reward. Jim also loved to tell a good story, spend quality time with his family and ride his Goldwing motorcycle. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Pat Heater of 55 years; daughter Mary E. Heater; grandchildren, Joshua and Aaron Heater, Shawn, Amanda and Kristopher Warwick; Nine great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Kathy Heater; brothers, Raymond (Rachel) Heater and Herbert (Virginia) Heater; sisters, Marjorie Shepard and Esther Dean; sister-in-law, Evelyn Heater; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Allen Heater; brother, George Heater; sister, Caroline Smith.

A Funeral Service will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Goshen Friends Church on Friday, September 11, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in West Liberty following the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Compassion International or Peggy's Food Pantry, both are in care of Goshen Friends Church, 5527 Co Rd 153, Zanesfield, OH 43360

Online Condolences may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com