James A. Neesmith, age 87, of Port Wentworth passed away on Friday, May 3rd, 2013 at his residence .
A native of Effingham County, he moved to Port Wentworth at about age 4 and lived there until the time of his death. James worked for Southern Paperboard/Continental Can/Stone Container until his retirement in 1987.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruby Edwards Neesmith; his daughter, Ellen Sapp (Perry); a son, C.J. Neesmith; his much loved grandson, James L. Garland and very special great-granddaughter, Hannah Marlow.
The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Port Wentworth Alliance Church. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at the church, with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Please send contributions to: The Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind, 5626 Laura Walker Road, Waycross, Georgia 31503.
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C.J. Neesmith
I did my best, dad, but I guess you were just tired. Love you and miss you.