In Memoriam — James “Jim” Edgar Fawley

James “Jim” Edgar Fawley, age 82, a lifelong Lynchburg, Ohio resident, passed away peacefully after a short illness with his family by his side on May 29, 2025, at UC Medical Center. He was born on August 26, 1942, in Ironton the son of the late Edgar H. and Marjorie E. (Doty) Fawley. Jim had many titles; the talker, the storyteller, cattleman, farmer, family man, but most importantly he was Daddy to his three daughters and Grampy to his grandchildren.

He was the kind of person who could turn a simple conversation into an unforgettable memory. His life revolved around family, cattle and farming—a passion that was both his livelihood and his joy. Many knew him from the tractor pull circuit, where he proudly competed with his tractor, “Jean’s Joy.” He was also known in the cattle barns, not just at the Highland County Fair but across the U.S. Jim was the Highland County Junior Fair Beef Barn superintendent for 37 years, was instrumental in founding the Eastern Limousin Breeders Association, was a member of the North American Limousin Foundation from 1975 to present and served as a member of the National Board for eight years. Jim’s adventures didn’t end on the farm. He was a homebody at heart but traveled across the US with two generations of his family showing cattle. Those who knew him will remember not only his stories, but also his deep love for family, cattle and the community he called home. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jean E. Duvall Fawley, whom he married on December 11, 1971; daughters, Kristen (Mike) Long Greenawalt of Lynchburg, Kim Long Norman of Hillsboro, and Kelly (Clint) Long Hall of Hillsboro; grandchildren, Megan (Thomas) Bohrer, Molly (Brad) Fenton, Matthew (Kaylee) Greenawalt, Cooper Norman, Chandler Norman, Claire Norman, and Dylan Hall; great grandchildren, Bowen, Eli, Elora, Kolter, Semiya, and Eric; brother, Bill (Dianne) Fawley of Lynchburg; and nephew, Will (Kara) Fawley.