James Harold Whittington, aged 77 years, lost his battle with cancer on September 18, 2023. James was born January 4, 1946, in Akron, OH and quickly adopted.  He never knew his birth parents identity nor did he wish to seek them out.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Luverna (Everson) and Harry Whittington, and his grandson, Mitchell Moreno.   He is survived by his children, Robert, Michelle, Cheri, Paul, Rita, and Alex, his grandchildren Spencer, Trevor, Matthew, Robert Jr., Heather, J.W., and Jodi.   My father was proud to be a Marine and a veteran.  At 17 years old, he joined the Marines in 1963.  He served in Vietnam (65-66) at DaNang with Marine Air Group 11, Marine Air Base Squadron 11.   He held various public service positions in Lawrence Township, Summit Co., Ohio including Volunteer Fire Chief and the Chief of Police.  He will be missed.  James was laid to rest on October 20, 2023, at Beaufort National Cemetery near Parris Island where he became a Marine.   He would be pleased.  He will be missed.