James Larry Bethel Sr.'s Obituary
James Larry Bethel Sr., 74, of Tavares, FL, passed away on July 2, 2022. He was born in Ravenna, OH, on August 9, 1947, to his parents: James William Bethel and Cleda Sara (Tanner) Bethel, he was the oldest of seven children. James served in the United States Army where he was a combat medic and paratrooper serving two tours in the Vietnam war from 1964-1970. He also raced stock cars at Painesville Speedway and worked in the construction industry.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years: Sara J. Bethel; daughter: Joan (Bethel)Clayton, son: James “Jim” Bethel Jr. grandchildren: Kristen Bethel, Jimmy Bethel III, Chelsea Holmes, Troy Liukkonen, Victoria Bethel, Alyssa Christison, Jimmy Derrick, Brandon Neighman, Austin Clayton and two great grandchildren: Brantley Holmes and Kennedy Holmes.
A graveside service with full military honors will be held at 11::00 AM July 23rd at Lakeside Memory Gardens 36601 County Rd 19A, Eustis, Fl 32726. Arrangements are entrusted to Steverson Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home in Tavares, FL. Online condolences can be left at www.steversonhamlinhilbish.com
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