James D. Storts

James D. Storts, age 81, born May 18, 1938, in Springfield, Ohio. He went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He is the son of Lawrence and Enid E. (Richendollar) Storts. James is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Enid Storts, his twin brother Daniel Ronald Storts, and son-in-law Don Lovelace. He is survived by his loving wife, of 61 years, Dee (Slone) Storts, daughters, Denise D. Lovelace and Kimberly S. Storts, grandson, Zachary Tyler (Storts), sister-in-law, Carolyn Sapp, brother-in-law, Bobbie Slone, along with several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Jim was a born again believer in Christ Jesus his Savior, and attended church faithfully. God inspired him to organize the "Music on the Farm" ministry consisting of gospel music groups, and encouragement meetings for people needing spiritual help. His wife and children became involved, and with their help made this ministry a 10-year spiritual success to a large number of people throughout central and southern Ohio. Jim's business life has been a grain, and livestock farmer, general contractor building houses for 10 years. He bought residential housing for rental properties most of his life. Jim started American Country Yard Barns and marketed them for storage buildings for 25 years. His passion was helping people spiritually, through Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Jim enjoyed activities with his family, and sharing time with his friends during our gospel sings and meetings at the barn. He enjoyed coffee with his good friend, Bill Hubbard. The family will receive friends Monday, July 1, 2019, at the RADER-McDONALD-TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 1355 W. MAIN ST., WEST JEFFERSON, OHIO 43162, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Deercreek Township Cemetery, Lafayette, OH. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Jim's memory to the Rosedale Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund, 9700 Rosedale-Milford Center Rd, Irwin, OH, 43029.