James Early Jr.

March 21, 1927 - December 15, 2020 (93 years old)

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James Early Jr.

March 21, 1927 - December 15, 2020 (93 years old)

West Chester, Pennsylvania

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James Early Jr. Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2020-12-22T15:00:00
End: 2020-12-22T15:00:00
Location: Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.

We are sad to announce that on December 15, 2020, at the age of 93, James Early Jr. of West Chester, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Early Jr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Elizabeth Jane Caputo Early; his parents, James A. Early, Sr. and Sallie Bailey Early; and his sister Helen Deatherage. He is survived by: his children, Carolyn Treusch (Larry), Marie Snyder (Jeff), Karen Christy (Mark), James C. Early (Ann Marie) and Diane Harris (Bill). He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends.

Due to Covid restrictions, limited visitation and services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 starting at 10:00 AM at the DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc., 410 North Church Street, West Chester, PA 19380.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 1818 Market Street Suite 2820, Philadelphia, PA, 19103.

Suggested donation : American Cancer Society

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December 22, 2020

John J O'Brien wrote a sympathy message

“Jim was one of the finest men that I worked for at Amtrak. We stayed in touch after Jim retired. I enjoyed Jim's railroad stories. We'll keep in our prayers.”

December 21, 2020

Robert VanderClute wrote a sympathy message

“I was fortunate to have worked with Jim during his time with Amtrak. Jim was one of the top C&S rail experts in the nation and was recognized. as such by his peers and colleagues. Jim was a wonderful person who always had the time and patience to explain any of the technical issues that needed an explanation. The industry owes a great deal gratitude to Jim for all that he did for the industry. Rest In Peace Jim”

December 21, 2020

Al wrote a sympathy message

“Deepest Condolences to the Early family. I was fortunate to work for Jim at Amtrak and we stayed in touch after he retired. Jim was a mentor to many of us and an excellent career railroader known throughout the industry. I wish him Clear Signals ahead on his latest journey. He will be missed... Al Goff, Newington, CT”

December 21, 2020

Fred Childs wrote a sympathy message

“Jim was a true gentleman and a pleasure to know and work for while at Penn Central and Conrail. He was a recognized leader in the rail industry's C&S field, and helped guide and support my early career in the '70's, and he continued to lead at Amtrak for many years. His memory will live on in his family and with his many friends and colleagues. Fred Childs”

December 21, 2020

Pilkington Jerry wrote a sympathy message

“Jim was a great man. I was privileged to be associated with Jim during Amtrak’s NECIP project in the 1980’s. Jim was a great railroader and understanding leader. He will always be remembered. Jerry Pilkington”

December 20, 2020

Steve McEvoy wrote a sympathy message

“I first met Jim in 1978 and worked with him and for him over the years on a number of Amtrak projects. For more than five years, we played men’s doubles tennis together. And in recent years, we worshipped together at Goshen Baptist Church. Jim was a fine railroader and a wonderful human being. Steve McEvoy”

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Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.
410 N Church St, West Chester, PA 19380

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St. Agnes Cemetery
1050 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380

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