James (Jim) E. TempleMARION: James (Jim) E. Temple, age 82 of Marion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 26, 2017 at his home, the Kingston Residence of Marion.Jim was born on May 12, 1935 in Marion, OH to the late Carl L. Temple and Mary (Fraker) Temple-Lewis. On June 6, 1974, he married the late Barbara A. Porterfield in Marion.Jim graduated from Marion Harding after proudly serving his country in the United States Navy in the Korean War. He enlisted at age 17. Jim served as a Marion City police officer for over 20 years. Loving children as much as they loved him, Jim was best remembered for starting the Safety City program. After retiring, he went on to Marion City Schools as a custodian and was a friendly face in the hallways. An ornery jokester, Jim had nicknames for everyone. He enjoyed collecting coins, making stained glass, working on antique cars and playing Santa Claus. You could always count on Jim to help in any way: driving a grain truck, operating a backhoe or helping to make a church breakfast. As a founding member of Fairpark Community Baptist Church, he helped to literally build the church. Continuing his service to others, he belonged to the Fairpark Community Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge #70, Steve Young F.O.P. Lodge #24 and Moose Lodge #889.He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Deborah Monroe; a sister: Evelyn Temple; brothers: Bob, Donny and Leonard Temple.Jim will be missed by his brother Ted (Marlene) Temple of Marion; children Chris (Doug Patterson) Smith of Marion, Paula (Jim) Sheets of Richwood, Jana Temple of Colorado Springs, CO, Michelle Stone of Palm Bay, FL, Sheryl (Russ) Baker of Upper Sandusky, Carolyn (Randy) Weston of Morral, Kevin (Tina) Fahey of Chicago, IL; 15 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and one (and one on the way) great great grandchildren.The family would like to thank Kingston for their loving care of our Pops. They would also like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice, Jennifer Payne, Liz Moore and Adam RalphFriends and family can come to honor Jim's life on Tuesday August 1, 2017 starting at 10am to 12pm at the Fairpark Community Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow starting at 12pm at the church. Burial will follow the service at the Waldo Cemetery where the Marion Area United Veterans Council will perform military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Safety City, Heartland Hospice or Fairpark Community Baptist Church. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at: www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.