James A. Decker, of Hinsdale, NY formerly of Franklinville, died October 15, 2014 at his home following a long illness.
Mr. Decker served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 and was Vietnam veteran. He was employed by the city of Olean in waste water department from 1972-1995. James was a member of the American Legion Post 1434 of Hinsdale and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed collecting Vietnam memorabilia and made jewelry.
Surviving is a daughter, Tammie Decker of Hinsdale and a brother, David Decker of Little Valley.
In Franklinville on October 17, 1971 he married the former Mary Preston who died March 27, 2004. Mr. Decker is also predeceased by his parents, a brother Jamie Decker and a sister Julia Dziekonski.
Friends may gather with the family on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 11am-1pm in the Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home, 7 N. Main Street, Franklinville where a short funeral service will be held at 1pm. The Rev. Mack Bixby of the Farmersville Community Church officiating. 64y
US Army
Vietnam
James A. Decker, of Hinsdale, NY formerly of Franklinville, died October 15, 2014 at his home following a long illness.
Mr. Decker served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1971 and was Vietnam veteran. He was employed by the city of Olean in waste water department from 1972-1995. James was a member of the American Legion Post 1434 of Hinsdale and the Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed collecting Vietnam memorabilia and made jewelry.
Surviving is a daughter, Tammie Decker of Hinsdale and a brother, David Decker of Little Valley.
In Franklinville on October 17, 1971 he married the former Mary Preston who died March 27, 2004. Mr. Decker is also predeceased by his parents, a brother Jamie Decker and a sister Julia Dziekonski.
Friends may gather with the family on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 11am-1pm in the Babbitt & Easton Funeral Home, 7 N. Main Street, Franklinville where a short funeral service will be held at 1pm. The Rev. Mack Bixby of the Farmersville Community Church officiating. 64y
US Army
Vietnam
Bio by: Susan Fuller
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