Friday, January 2nd, 2015
James Hone
James R. Hone, 82, Celina, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Dec. 31, 2014, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.
He was born Sept. 29, 1932, in Celina, to Russell and Velma Smith Hone. On Dec. 22, 1956, he married Donna L. Baker, who survives.
Also surviving are four children, Thomas (Carol) Hone, Celina, Leigh (Larry) Wolkan, Delaware, Barry (Kelly) Hone, Celina, and Carrie (Bruce) McDaniel, Portage; a daughter-in-law, Tamara Hone-Lutz, Hilliard; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, in-laws, Cheryl (Vern) Hamrick, Willshire, Tom (Carolyn) Baker, Celina, and Al (Charlotte) Baker, Celina; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased are a son, Don A. Hone, who died in 1994 during active duty with the United States Navy Special Forces; a sister Carol J. Hone; and in-laws, Leo (Mary) Baker, and Don (Marti-Chapin) Baker.
He graduated from the Celina High School with the class of 1950. He then proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee during the Korean Conflict.
He formally trained in architectural design at the University of Cincinnati and over the course of more than 30 years he designed, built or remodeled many homes, restaurants and offices. He worked in the construction trade and partnered with his father in the Hone Construction Company most of his adult life. He also was co-owner of Celina Home Finishing Supplies and, unbeknownst to many, designed the lighthouse which graces the northwest shore of Grand Lake in Celina.
He was a Celina Rotary member and a member of MENSA for many years. He also was a certified rifle instructor with the NRA, a competition shooter and member of Mercer County Sportsman Association.
He served as a board member of the Mercer County District Library.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Celina First Presbyterian Church, the Rev. Bruce McDaniel officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Celina First Presbyterian Church.
Condolences may be left at LHDfuneralhome.com.
