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James Leroy Brest Obituary, Death – James Leroy Brest, age 78, of Andover, Ohio, and formerly of Middlefield, passed away at the UH Geauga Medical Center on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on August 3, 1945. His parents, the late Walter J. Brest and Juanita J. (Hogue), predeceased him. He received his diploma from Chardon High School and then continued his education at Kent State University.

From 1967 until 1969, James was a member of the United States Army. He had previously attended services at the Mapleview Church. A member, former Vice President, and President of the Middlefield Jaycees; a director, former Vice President, and President of the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce; a former President of the East Geauga Kiwanis; and most recently, a Chaplin for the Fraternal Order of Andover.

Eagles and a member of that organization. Before the newspaper went out of business, James served as an Advertising Account Executive for the Geauga Times Leader in Chardon. After a long and successful career, he decided to retire from Truline Industries. He had a lot of fun attending to the dances that were held at the campgrounds. His daughter Ashley (Rick) Misterka of Willoughby, his brother Jerry (Diana) Brest of Windsor, his grandkids Ricky and Jackson, his niece Brittany (Kegan) Harmes of Kansas, and a nephew Jacob (Justin O’Dell) Brest of Warren will all miss him very much.

His parents passed away before he did in this life. In memoriam: On Saturday, November 18, 2023, visitation will begin at three o’clock in the afternoon and continue until his service with Military Honors begins at four o’clock in the afternoon at the Sly Family Funeral Home located at 15670 W. High Street, Middlefield, Ohio 44062. Donations in his name can be sent to the Geauga County Veterans Food Pantry, which is located at 13211 Aquilla Road B, Chardon, Ohio 44024.You are welcome to share your remembrances and sympathies with the family at www.slyffh.com.

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