James "Jim" Shope, 70, of Stow Creek, NJ passed away on January 11, 2020 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland, NJ, after a long illness with a colostomy surgery and other illnesses.
Born on April 27, 1949 in Cambria, PA, he was the son of Wallace Samuel and Gladys Marie Shope.
Jim is survived by his longtime partner of 47 years, Ida Fox. He is also survived by one brother, Charles E. Shope and his wife Sandra L., six children, Dan E. Moore and his wife Carole, Charles E. Kirk and his wife Helen, Tonya Paroda and her husband Mark, Onna Moore, Timothy Moore and Cleatt Fox, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Jim was predeceased by three brothers, Robert "Bob" Shope, Wallace "Wally" Shope and Jack Shope.
Jim loved watching the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles and playing cards.
Friends and family are invited to an informal service at the Nazarene Church of Millville, 2201 East Main St., Millville, NJ, 08332, Friday, January 24, 2020 at 6 pm.