James Albert Decker Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Albert Decker of Bowerston, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 84, on February 23, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James J. Decker and Evelyn J. Decker (Lester); his wife Vivian Bessemer; his granddaughter Rhiannon Lucas; and his brother Dan Decker.
He is survived by: his children, Tammy Michelle, Rod Decker (Lynn) of Indianapolis, Dawn Jones (Jeff) of Dellroy, Denise Penso (Kevin) of Dennison, Danielle Crawford of Canton and Jami Belknap (Brett) of New Philadelphia; his grandchildren, Seth Lucas (Nikki), Stacee Sparks (Zack), Drew Penso (Kristen), Alyssa Jones, Aaron Crawford Jr. (Brooke), Caleb Decker (Taryn), Emily Perron (Barry), Payton Belknap-Ault (Ethan), Benjamin Belknap and Conner James Belknap; and his brothers, Les Decker (Debbie) and Chuck Decker. He is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
