Jim D. Shumway

Jim Shumway, 78, of Nelsonville, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at the Pickering House in Lancaster. Jim was born on February 21, 1948, in Millfield, Ohio to the late Dwight and Clara Shumway of Millfield.

Jim is survived by his sister, Jeanette Williams of St. Clairsville; daughters, Tara Lee of Rock Hill, S.C and Lindsay (Will) Rife of Nelsonville; grandchildren, Bonnie, Morgan (Aaron), Conor, Zander (Anna), Madison, Mason (Macie), Kenzie, Macie, Morgan, Myles; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Shumway and his lifelong friend, Archie Stanley.

Jim was the class of 1966 valedictorian at Chauncey Dover H.S. and also a 3-sport letterman (basketball, football, baseball). Jim retired from Kroger after 35 years of service, at the age of 55. He spent the rest of his retirement, serving the community and volunteering at multiple places that include, Stuart’s Opera House, OFEA (Ohio Festivals Events Association), Nelsonville Parade of the Hills, Rocky Boots, Nelsonville Elks Lodge #543 along with many more.

Jim loved the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, Indiana Fever, WWF, and Nascar, specifically #2 Rusty Wallace. He loved listening to music, especially McGuffey Lane, The Beatles and Barry Manilow. In his free time you could find him bowling, golfing and playing cards, like Euchre and 500 Rummy. He had an interest in classic cars, especially his Ford Mustangs.

Jim was a loyal friend and family man and he was devoted to his girls and grandkids.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the Souers Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette St, Nelsonville. Burial will follow in Hilltop Cemetery, Millfield. Family and friends may visit from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home, with an Elks service at 3:30 pm.

In addition to the family, we would like to acknowledge groups of special people in his life: Kroger family, Chauncey Dover Alumni and Nelsonville Parade of the Hills. Special thanks to Margaret McDonald who was not only his private caregiver but part of the family, also to the exceptional care received during his short stay at the Pickering House. Please consider making a donation to this non-profit organization as they provide end of life care that supports both patients and family, Pickering House – FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com