Mark Raymond James

Mark R. James 58 of Bainbridge passed from this life Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Adena Regional Medical Center, Chillicothe. He was born January 4, 1963 in Franklin County the son of Everett James and Martha Fowler. On June 24, 1984 he married the former Dottie J. Skaggs, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Mark is survived by his son Cody James; mother Martha (Danny) Darling; Wanda Coonrod, Carla James and Sharrie Pierce (Tom Flowers); brothers Tracy Welch and Jamie (Tracy) Hunt; uncle Pete and aunt Mary Fowler; sisters-in-law Donna Cousins, Brenda Cooper, Carol (Wade) Darr and Paula (David) Fowler; mother-in-law Mary Skaggs; special friends Sydney White and Kenny Yoakem; and he was loved by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his father Mark was preceded in death by grandparents Strother and Alice James; brother Rick James; nephew Glenn Pierce, Jr., brother-in-law Edward Coonrod, uncle Jim Fowler and sister-in-law Cindy Skaggs.

Mark was owner of James Automotive and worked many years at Brocks Inc. and Candlelite. He loved fishing, working on vehicles, Nascar and spending time with family. Mark was also an avid Ohio State and Buffalo Bills Fan.

Funeral services will be held 1 pm Saturday October 2, 2021 at the SMITH-MOORE-EBRIGHT Funeral Home of Bainbridge with Mike Shoemaker officiating. Following the service Mark will be laid to rest in the Bainbridge Cemetery. Friends may visit with Mark’s family from 11am until the time of service. Those attending the service should wear a face mask.