JAMES PHILIP "JIM" HESS, age 77, of North Olmsted, passed away on January 6, 2018. Beloved husband of 50 years to Elizabeth (nee Gardin). Dear father of James (Elizabeth) and Brian. Dear grandfather to Sarah (Steve), James (Brittany), Jon (Michelle), and Mary (Gabriel). Great-grandfather to 3. Beloved brother to Barbara Crook (nee Hess) and Thomas (deceased). Born in Columbiana, Ohio.

Jim served honorably in the United States Air Force, where he worked on rocket engines. After discharge, he used this knowledge to test rocket engines at NASA Glenn Research Center. He spent 25 years with Eaton Corporation, working at their Airflex plant in Cleveland, testing industrial clutches and brakes. Jim also worked for the North Olmsted Adult Education Program, teaching computer classes. He enjoyed CB radio, and was active in a local club. Volunteer work included over 20 years with the auction at the local PBS station, WVIZ, and data entry for Zergott's Landscaping in North Olmsted. Jim enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and travel, especially to see his son and grandchildren in Washington State.

Interment service, with military honors, to take place at Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery in Seville, Ohio at 2:30 PM on FRIDAY, April 6, 2018. Meet at Chambers Funeral Home, 29150 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio at 1:00 PM for procession to the cemetery.

Memorial Service Saturday, April 7, at 1:00 PM. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL  HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 Lorain Rd. at Stearns where friends may call from 12 NOON UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE, followed by a Celebration of Life lunch from 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Nino's Fine Italian Cuisine, 32652 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center, 11100 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, 44106.