Partin, James "Jim" Loyd, 88 of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Norma Jean (Cail) Partin; daughter Lisa Jane Partin; parents Laura M. Partin and William L. Partin; sisters Cora Partin and Helen Sullivan; and brother Andrew Partin. He is survived by his eight children, Linda Sue Geyler (Arthur) of Machesney Park, IL, son Robert Michael Partin (Elizabeth) of Paducah, KY, son Gary Wayne Partin of Huber Heights, OH, daughter Rebecca Jean Wright (Gregory) of Flagstaff, AZ, daughter Mary Ann Glantz (Michael) of Kettering, OH, son James Brian Partin (Christine) of Germantown, OH, daughter Melissa Marie Partin of Maineville, OH and son Eric Scott Partin (Angela) of Chesapeake, VA. He is also survived by his sister, Cleo Quillen-Harbin of Middlesboro, KY and seven grandchildren, Laura Partin of Chicago, IL, Adam Partin of Chicago, IL, Heather and Benjamin Geyler of Machesney Park, IL, Jeremy Partin of Kettering, OH, Mikayla and Conner Partin of Germantown, OH. Additionally, he is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. James was a WWII veteran who proudly served in the U. S. Army; participating in campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. James joined other veterans on an Honor Flight in 2009 to see their WWII memorial in Washington D. C.; a trip he treasured. He was a millwright for Requarth Lumber Co. and Ted Bolle Mill Work. There is an abundance of family left behind to share in his memory. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, sharing stories, and especially walking at the Charleston Falls Preserve. He will be deeply missed. A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 22, 2012 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery, Vandalia. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fringsandbayliff.com In James's memory, the family asks that donations be made to the Charleston Falls Preserve c/o Miami County Park District 2645 E. St. Rt. 41 Troy, Ohio 45373, Hospice of Miami County, Leukemia Foundation or Bethel Township Rescue.