Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 12:13PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
At 1212 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Bremen, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.
Locations impacted include... Newport, Fryburg, Montra, Egypt, Uniopolis, New Bremen, Buckland, Botkins, New Knoxville, Fort Loramie, Kettlersville, Moulton, Jackson Center, St. Marys, Anna, Kossuth, Lakeview, Lake Loramie State Park, Waynesfield, and Wapakoneta.
This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 96 and 118.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
Jeffrey Davis
Jeffrey "J.D." Davis, 65, of St. Marys, OH died 4:20 a.m. Saturday April 14, 2018 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.
He was born April 13, 1953 in Lima, OH to George F. and Marjorie M. (Sharp) Davis.
He is survived by: son Christifer Davis of St. Marys, OH; son Jeremy (Dani) Davis of Arkansas; step-son Anthony Rodriguez of Dayton, OH; sister Jackie (Larry) Carter of Cincinnati, OH; nieces, nephews and uncles; companion and love of his life Darlene Chilcoat of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: father George Davis; mother Marjorie Davis-Thompson; brother George Thompson; step-father Ron Thompson.
He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School. He retired from Copeland Corp. in Sidney, OH where he worked as a tow-motor operator. He was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie #767 and Sons of the American Legion.
"J.D." had served as president of the Barbarians Motorcycle Club (Lima Chapter). His favorite pastimes included riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, fishing and listening to music. He was an honorable man to whom "respect" and "loyalty" were more than mere words.
Rites are scheduled to begin 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 21, 2018 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel). His close friend, Evangelist Patrick Bayman, will officiate the services.
Visitation 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
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