Ezra “Jim” Wire *
Jim C. Wire, 93, of Schuylkill Haven, died Tuesday afternoon at Rest Haven nursing home, Schuylkill Haven.
Born Dec. 20, 1919, in New Middletown, Ohio, he was a son of the late Clyde O. and Lizzie Floor Wire. He attended Petersburg schools in Ohio.
He was an army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre, where he was the recipient of three Bronze Stars.
He was employed by Buckeye Pipeline Co., Allentown, prior to retiring in 1989.
Jim was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Pottsville.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Oscar Wire; and three sisters, Dorothy and Margaret Wire, and Lilah Flickinger.
Surviving are his wife of 32 years, the former Carolyn Hosler; a stepson, Scott, Los Angeles, Calif.; nieces and nephews.
James E Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville
Pottsville Republican 14 Mar 2013