James Dale Eberly's Obituary
James (Jim) Dale Eberly, born Feb. 10, 1944 in Rothsville, PA to the late Willard and Minnie (Burkholder) Eberly passed away in Sarasota, FL Sept. 16, 2011, age 67 years, 7 months, and 6 days.?á Jim accepted Jesus as his Savior in his youth and was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church in Sarasota. ?á He is survived by his wife, Andi (Golden) whom he married Jan. 12, 1974; they were married 37 years.?á ?áAlso surviving are children: Lisa (Marko) Petrik of Sarasota, Mark of Sarasota, and Matt (Kendra) of Statesville, NC; grandchildren, Samuel, Ava and Rachel Petrik, and soon to be born Austin Eberly; sisters, Thelma (Everett) Grove of Hanover, PA, Edith (James) Weaver of Bedford, PA, and Miriam (Robert)High of Jonestown, PA. ?á Jim moved to Sarasota in 1969 from Schaefferstown, PA.?á He was a cabinetmaker for most of his adult life.?á He loved spending time with family and friends and liked tinkering with small engines.?á Jim and Andi served faithfully as Sunday morning greeters at Bethel. ?á There will be a visitation on Friday, September 23, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and on Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Bethel Mennonite Church, 2985 Bethel Lane, Sarasota.?áFuneral will be at 11:00.?áBurial will follow at Bethel Mennonite Cemetery.?áCondolences may be left at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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