James Earl Grainger's obituary , Passed away on November 17, 2025 in Centerville, Ohio

James Earl Grainger

August 27, 1937 - November 17, 2025 (88 years old)

Centerville, Ohio

James Earl Grainger's obituary , Passed away on November 17, 2025 in Centerville, Ohio

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Zerkle Funeral Home

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James Earl Grainger

August 27, 1937 - November 17, 2025 (88 years old)

Centerville, Ohio

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James Earl Grainger Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Earl Grainger of Centerville, Ohio, who passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Earl Grainger to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Grainger and Esther Grainger (Ebel); and his daughter Susan Watkins. He is survived by: his significant other Carole Ann Grainger (Gilmore); his children, Jim Grainger (Amy) and Christine "Kiki" Kramer (Kyle); his son-in-law Greg Watkins; his grandchildren, Zach Watkins (Shelby), Jake Watkins, Maddie Meyers (Aaron), Colleen Curry (Jameson), Kellan Grainger, Katy Ann Grainger, McKenna Kramer and Kalli Kramer; his great grandchildren, Blaire Watkins, Reagan Meyers, Axel Meyers and Maverick Meyers; and his brother Donald Grainger (Martha).

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor James' memory by making a donation to The National Brain Tumor Society at https://braintumor.org or a charity of your choosing.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zerkle Funeral Home



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