We are sad to announce that on April 7, 2024, at the age of 83, James Louis Arata (Ontario, Ohio), born in Columbus, Ohio passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Louis Arata to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his wife Janice Irene (Porter); his parents, James Arata and Doris Arata (Spain); and his brother Joseph Arata. He is survived by : his children, Jilline (James) of Lewisburg, PA, James II (Treva) of Mansfield and Jacinta (Jeremy) of Mansfield; his grandchildren, Janna Bond (Graham), Andrea Arata Wisor (John), James Bond II (Fania), Keith Burd II (Emily), Anthony Arata (Christen), Kolton Burd (Hannah), Jamison Bond (Camille), Seth Price (Ariah) and Jared Price (Kristen); his great grandchildren, Brooklyn, Ellie, James III, Robert, Jarob, Maximus, Kolson, Ryder, Leo, Nina Renae, Landyn, Oakleigh, Jorgie Irene, Emery Grey and Lucy; and his brother Steve Arata (Michelle).

Visitation was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Wappner Funeral Directors-Ontario (100 Lexington Springmill Rd S, Ontario, OH 44906). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 9:30 AM.

If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Abundant Life in honor of Big Jim's faithfulness and love for his church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wappner Funeral Directors