James Brainard, Age 87, of Geneva, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2011 Austinburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Austinburg.

Born July 17, 1923 in Cleveland Ohio to George and Marie Brainard; married to Marjorie Oren in 1946.

James was in the Marines during World War II. He loved fishing and the Cleveland Indians. Eighteen year friend of Bob.

He is survived by his son, Timothy Brainard of Ashtabula; daughter, Patricia Brainard of Geneva Oh; Grandchildren, Erika Zakrajsek of Cleveland and Brian Mocilnikar of Willoughby.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Graveside Services will be Tuesday May 17, 2011 at 11:00 am. At Evergreen Cemetery, in

Geneva, Ohio.

Contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, National Processing Center

P.O. Box 758516 Topeka Kansas, 66675-8516.

Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway Street, Geneva, Ohio 44041.