James R. Cash, Jr.

James R. “Jim” Cash, Jr., 73 of Hopedale, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at his home with his family. Jim was born June 5, 1952 in Steubenville, Ohio a son of the late James R. and Agnes Kirk Cash, Sr.

Jim attended St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bridgeport, Ohio. He was a retired maintenance foreman for the former Consolidation Coal Company. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the Hopedale American Legion. He was Past Worthy Patron of Unionport Eastern Star and a member of Unionport Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Valley of Steubenville and Osiris Shrine in Elm Grove, West Virginia.

Jim was a diehard Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan. He loved fishing, hunting, working on the farm and making memories with his family.

Jim was preceded in death in addition to his parents; by his sisters: Bettie Rae Mattern and Bonnie Smith.

Surviving are his wife of Freda L. Funari Cash, they would have celebrated 46 years of marriage on May 17th; his son, James R. “J.R.” (Allison) Cash of Hopedale; his daughter, Megan (Howard Hahn) Weber of Canal Winchester, Ohio; 3 grandchildren: Victoria “Tori” (“Ti” Starcher) Cash, Avery Cash and Ian Cash; Layla Hahn; and nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 2-7 at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz where his funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor James Woods officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio. Masonic Service will be held on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. in the funeral home immediately followed by the Eastern Star service.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Tunnel to Towers Organization.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.