James Jay Netcher

James Jay Netcher, an Ohio native, 68 passed away unexpectedly in his Tennessee home on February 9, 2026. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather with a heart of gold. He loved his family with all of his heart. He enjoyed drag racing, race cars and motorcycles in his spare time. He loved wrenching in the garage on his corvette with his son Cody. He loved his daily phone calls from his daughter Jenny. He enjoyed every last minute of life always putting everyone first selflessly. He enjoyed hanging with his dog Obie and spending time with his wife Chris as much as he could. He was a man of little words but a powerful presence that will never be forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his best friend, Fred Sheneman; mother, Leona Netcher; father, Laurence Netcher; sisters, Margaret Schwartz, Barbara Lowry, Marilynn Netcher, Kathy Netcher; brother, Ronald Netcher; and his many beloved dogs.

He is survived by his wife, Chris Netcher of Cumberland Gap, TN; son, Michael Netcher of TN; daughter, Jennifer (Nathaniel) Owens of Edon OH; son, Cody (Lexi) Netcher of Cumberland Gap, TN; son, Steven Sheffer of Wauseon, OH.; grandchildren, Mary Netcher, Michael Netcher, Jr., Laurence Netcher, Anastasha Owens, Christian Owens, Chloe Owens, Cayden Sheffer, Mason Sheffer, Brynn Sheffer, Zoey Casiano, Damien Mattin, Alice Netcher, Scarlett Netcher, Kolbe Netcher; great grandchildren, Lucas Gallop, Oliver Gallup, Destiny Reed, and another on the way; siblings, Rosemary Linehan of Wauseon, OH, Janice Dashner of Blissfield,MI, Diana West of Wauseon, OH, Charles Netcher of TN and John Netcher Fayette, OH; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

The family will host a private memorial service to be held at the Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel in Harrogate on Thursday. Cremation services will follow under the care of the Arnett & Steele Cremation Center in Pineville.

Arnett & Steele Valley Chapel in Harrogate is honored to be serving the Netcher family.