James “Jimi” L. Fear Jr, 35, of Mansfield, OH and formerly of Blairsville, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 8, 2018 in Mansfield.
James was born on January 6, 1983, in Mansfield, to James L. Sr and Sandra G. (Calhoun) Fear. James attended United High School and had played Jr. High Basketball. He also enjoyed professional wrestling. He was a backyard wrestling legend and wrestled professionally for the APWF in the early 2000’s. People were drawn to him and to know him was to love him. He was always the life of the party and the one to be there for anyone in need. He had a special interest in mentoring those who battled drug issues, and was always there to encourage them to get into rehab. He was a master of words and a poet. He enjoyed writing songs and rapping with friends and family. He loved his little girl more than anything in the world.
He is survived by his daughter, Loretta Leigh Fear of PA; one brother, Lonnie (Tammie) Bullis of Sandusky; one niece and best friend, Kasey Thompson; four nephews, Lonnie Bullis Jr, Ryan Bullis, Tyler Bullis, and Jonathan Thompson; one uncle, Dennis (Linda) Gorden of Ft. Wayne, IN; special step-mom, Patricia Tate of Pittsburgh, PA; and two best friends, Jesse and Kyle.
James was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Loretta Gay (Bullis) Thompson; grandmother, Ilene Gordon, grandfather, Charles Calhoun, and grandmother, Princess Calhoun.
Friends will be received at the James F. Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., Blairsville, PA on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 6-8 PM for a celebration of James’ life.
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