James F. Maines, 68
of 1109 Dorey Street, Clearfield died on Tuesday, December 14, 2004 at his residence.
He was born on April 28, 1936 in Mineral Springs, a son of the late Raymond and Vida (Antis) Maines.
Mr. Maines retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years, having served during the Vietnam Era. In addition he was employed in sales with a major corporation.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield, the National Wild Turkey Federation and enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and loved listening to country music.
He is survived by his wife, Rita A. (DeCasper) Maines, whom he married June 14, 1957 in St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield,
four children,
Ellen T. Piper and husband Randall Boise, ID
Lisa A. Maines Clearfield
James C. Maines Augusta, GA
Linda M. Hardy and husband Harold E. Augusta, GA
five grandchildren
Nicholas and Joshua Piper, and Bryan, James and Theresa Hardy
and two brothers
Robert Maines Florida
Bill Maines Florida
A Memorial Mass will be held at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Clearfield on Friday at 10:00 AM with Msgr. H. Desmond McGee, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Clearfield.
Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery by the members of the Clearfield American Legion Post 6 Honor Guard.
Friends will be received at the church on Friday from 9:30 10:00 AM.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Francis Catholic Church, 212 S. Front Street, Clearfield, PA.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, is in charge of the arrangements.