James Chester Eckard Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of James Chester Eckard (Toronto, Ohio). James Chester, born on October 13, 1936, passed away on June 14, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, T. Chester Eckard and Dorothy "Dot" Eckard; his wife Mary E. Eckard (Johnson); his sister Kathleen L. Miller (Eckard); his son-in-law James A. Abel; and his grandson Justin D. Abel.
He is survived by: his children, James "Chet" C. Eckard II, Shannon K. Abel and Timothy S. Eckard (Carrie L. Cronin); his grandchildren, Stephanie L. Abel (John M. Balderaz), James "Jay" C. Eckard III, Cary Ann Eckard (S. Casey Search) and Holly E. Eckard (Gregory S. Ross); and his great grandchildren, Victor C. Riot, Thomas E. Eckard and Onyx A. G. Balderaz. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Park Foundation or American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org).
