James Edward Pepper Obituary
The family of James Edward Pepper (Columbus, Ohio) announces his passing on June 24, 2026. James Edward, born on April 13, 1958, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William A. Pepper (Bill) and Ellen Nunn Pepper (Nunnie); his parents-in-law, Sandra Lee Philput (Blum) and James A. Nicklis; his brother-in-law James A. Philput (Nicklis Jr.); and his nephews, Travis Johnson and Johnathan Nicklis.
He is survived by: his wife Janette Pepper (Jan) of Upper Arlington; his daughter Erica Fitzgerald (Liam) of Cincinnati, Ohio; his siblings, Bill Pepper of Uncertain, Texas and Becki Horton (Daren) of Uncertain, Texas; his niece Ashley Pepper of Rockledge, Florida.; his mother-in-law Joy Nicklis of Columbus, Ohio; his siblings-in-law, Kathy Shirk (Rick) of Circleville, Tammy Brown (John) of Chillicothe, Pammy Owens (Rick) of Circleville, Florence Nicklis of Columbus, Ohio, Teddy Philput (Pam) of Chippewa Lake and Jamie Nicklis (Catina) of Glenford, Ohio; his cousins, Sally Nelson (Steve) of Murfreesboro and Betsy Lesher (Doug) of Knoxville, Tennessee; and his pet Carley.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim's memory to Riverside Church.
