James E. Coen

CORTLAND- James "Jim" E. Coen, Sr., age 68, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital Intensive Care Unit due to complications of Lymphoma.

Jim was born July 23, 1950 in Warren to the late John and Betty (Davis) Coen, Sr. He was a graduate of Lakeview High School, class of 1968. Jim retired from Packard Electric after 39 years in Material Handling.

Jim was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy. He served on the USS Independence, an Aircraft Carrier, in Ordnance from 1969 to 1973. He was a member of the Cortland Christian Church.

His favorite was a Maroon Corvette, but he loved all hot rods! Jim was a fan of the Ohio State University Buckeyes, the Cleveland Indians, The Cavs, and a determined Cleveland Browns fan. Jim had a wonderful personality and greatly loved his family. He never met a stranger!

Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years, the former Jill Johnson, his children, James E. (Sarah) Coen, Jr., and Alicia (Jeremy) Coen; a brother John (Cathy) Coen, and sister Debbie (Dale) Brendt; three wonderful grandchildren, Marlei, Kaydence, and Addison; and his faithful K-9 companion Maddie.

A gathering of friends will be 4-6PM, Sunday, June 30th at the Lane Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel, 164 N. High St. in Cortland where Pastor Casey Chapman will celebrate Jim's life at 4:30PM with words of remembrance.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, 812 Youngstown-Kingsville Rd. SE Vienna, Ohio 44473, the Cortland Christian Church, 153 Grove St. Cortland, Ohio 44410, or to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517

Jim's family would like to thank all the nurses in the ICU at St. Joseph Hospital for the love, care and compassion they gave Jim, a special acknowledgement to Will, Des, and Stephanie.

Visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences with Jim's family.