James Chester Eckhard Obituary
James Chester Eckhard of Toronto, Ohio passed away on June 14, 2026. James Chester, born on October 13, 1936, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Chester Eckhard to show support.
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, Timothy and S. Eckard (Carrie 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 nieces and, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Park Service or, American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org) .
