HUDSON FALLS – James Franklin Decker, Sr., age 74, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019.
Jim was born on July 13, 1944 in Schenectady, NY, child of Winston, Sr. (Pete) and Emily Decker.
Jim graduated from Moriah High School in 1962. He worked at Finch Pryun Paper Co. for over 30 years, retired in 2001, went on to become an electrician, and also was a bus driver for South Glens Falls Schools until his illness.
On February 2nd, 2019 he married his long-time love, Dee Bohlman at The American Legion.
Jim was a passionate hunter and outdoorsman his entire life, and really enjoyed camping in their RV in the Adirondacks with his wife Dee. When he wasn’t camping, he enjoyed bowling, was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan, was absolutely devoted to his husky Meisha, and found much joy spending time with his kids and grandchildren. His greatest happiness came from spending time joking and storytelling with family and friends, and he was known as a man who was always there to help anyone in need.
He was predeceased by his parents Winston, Sr. (Pete) and Emily, brothers Dick and Skip, ex-wife Jackie, ex-wife Georgeann, and beloved wife of 30 years, May.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife Dee, brother David and his wife Kim, sister Kay, sister Judy and her husband Al, son James, Jr. and his partner Lisa, daughter Diane and her husband Jason, step-daughter Trish and her husband Lyn, step-son Kevin and his wife Diane, step-son Fred, step-daughter Jess and her partner Chip, step-daughter Jennie and her husband Ryan, step-son Justin and his wife Lisa, thirteen grandchildren and two great granddaughters, and too many wonderful friends to mention here. The family would also like to thank our dear friends Lois and Eric, who did so much to make Jim’s final months happy and comfortable. We’d also like to thank the care givers from Hospice, especially Vicki and Stacy, who helped make his last days comfortable.
A Memorial Service and calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Carleton Funeral Home. The memorial service and celebration of Jim’s life will begin at 2 pm and will be immediately followed by calling hours through 4 pm, with evening calling hours from 7 to 9 pm. Flowers may be sent to the Carleton Funeral Home located at 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
A small graveside family gathering will also be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 1 pm at the South Moriah Cemetery and friends are welcome to join the family there.