09/02/2026
James Edward Chalfant, 65, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at The University Hospital in Cincinnati. Born on September 26, 1960 in the same hospital he passed away in, he was a son of the late Ernest Clark and Bobbie Jean Butler Chalfant. On March 18, 1984 he married Rebecca Massey Chalfant and she survives his passing. James was a self employed contractor, a proud family man who loved them deeply, and enjoyed fishing and talking on the cb radio.
In addition to his wife Rebecca, he is survived by 4 children, Angela Massey, James (Jennifer) Chalfant Jr., Natisha (Chuck) Noble, Ernest Clark Massey, 3 siblings, Patricia Thacker, Jane Brandenburg, Linda Temke, 14 grandchildren, Kayla, Cheyann, Courtney, Dallas, Savannah, Jesse, Kansas, Georgia, Peyton, Logan, Lillian, Olivia, Dakota, Bentley, 5 great grandchildren, Devin, Ella, Brooklyn, Julian, Deluca, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by 3 siblings, Norma Jean Reeves, Ernest Chalfant, and Andy Chalfant.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Woodhead Funeral Home in Falmouth. Pallbearers for the service will be James, Chuck, Dallas, Jesse, Logan, Justyn, Drew, Nick, and Michael. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 11-1 preceding the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Rebecca Chalfant: 2240 Margaret Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214 to help cover living expenses.
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