Mr. James Mellowship, 69, of Rt. 12 in Clayton, passed away November 9th, at his residence, after a battle with cancer. There will be no calling hours or funeral. There will be a celebration of life to be held at a later date.
Jim was born April 12th, 1952, in London, England, the son of James H. and Doreen Govey Mellowship. He moved to Pennsylvania at a young age and graduated from Shikellamy High School.
On May 27th, 1972, he married the former Patty Sawyer in Sunbury, PA, with Reverend Donald Ripple officiating.
He enlisted in the Unites States Army in Harrisburg, PA, and was honorably discharged from Fort Bragg, North Carolina. While in the Army, Jim attended Airborne School, Nuclear/Biological/Chemical School, and NCO School.
Jim lived for a time in Connecticut, moving to Clayton in 2004. He was the facilities manager at the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, retiring in 2017.
In his earlier years, he was a member of Goodwill’s Hose Company, was a volunteer firefighter, and was a member of the search and rescue dive team.
Jim enjoyed fishing, playing cards, boating, and spending time with his family.
Surviving besides his wife Patty, are two sons, James Dean (Kathy) of Woodstock, Connecticut, and Christopher Lee (Kristina) of Alexandria Bay; six grandchildren; one sister, Deborah (Paul) O’brien; and two brothers, Philip (Debbie) Mellowship, and Stephen (Linda); nieces and nephews.
Donations can be made in his name to either the Clayton Volunteer Fire Department, 855 Graves Street, Clayton, N.Y. 13624, or the Fishers Landing Volunteer Fire Department, 42038 County Rd 195, Fishers Landing, N.Y. 13641.
Bud and Cheryl Gray
Patty, Chris, Kristina, Ty, Sis and the rest of the Mellowship family. We are so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He definitely was a great guy and loved life and his family. We pray God’s peace and comfort during this difficult time of grief. Just know we love y’all and will keep y’all in our prayers.
Patty
Thank you…and God bless
Michael Folsom
My prayers to all of Jim’s family. I very much enjoyed my time working alongside Jim at the ABM, and will always remember the fire in his belly when it came to getting things done.
Patty
Thank you Mike…
Benita Adams
Jim will forever hold a special place in my heart for his kindness and generosity shown towards my parents during the times our family could not be with them…I know my parents, John and Georgi, truly adore Patty and Jim and have cherished their friendship over the years…he will be missed immensely. Patty and family I send my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved Jim…he truly was a gem of a man. Godspeed Jim!…my love wrapped in gentle hugs are being sent to you all
Patty
Thank you Benita….God bless…
John and Carol DeForest
To The Mellowship Family:
Deepest sympathy in the loss of Jim. We always found pleasure in talking with Jim when we walked down our street.
Through your tears and in your sorrow, know that God holds you close.
Patty
Yes…he enjoyed those conversations. Thank you so much. God Bless.
Chris Poland
You and Party always took care of us like we were part of the family. I KNOW I am not the only one that remembers how good the whole Mellowship clan was to us. Some of the best times of my life were spent in the yard of that little house across from Woodstock Academy. Playing Horseshoes or shooting paintballs at JD . To watching how loving and genuine you all were toward each other and all others you considered family. Here’s to you. The whole Mellowship Clan. Tonight I will hoist a ceremonial Keystone Light in the air to your Patriarch!! RIP Jimbo!!! We all Love!!
Patty
Awww Chris….God bless your heart. Thank you so much…hope all is well. Much love and thoughts…
Marie Clark
So sorry for your loss of Jim Prayers to you and your family I wish I knew you lived in Clayton it would be nice to see you We spend 2 weeks in Fishers Landing in August every year.
Patty
Thank you… I had no idea…God Bless
Barbara Conrad Fry
Dearest Patty and family…I just read about your husbands passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through these days and months without your beloved husband and father. The Sawyer family will always be special in my mind…please take care and be safe…sincerely Barb.
Sam Miriello
Dear Patty and Family, I just read about Jim’s passing in the Sunbury paper. Susan and I are very sorry for your loss. I worked with Jim at Montgomery Ward and then Brad Ragan many years ago. I often thought of him and where he settled on his birthday, which is the same month and day as my Sister and late Mother, but the same year of my birthday. Susan and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Sam and Susan Miriello, Shamokin Dam, Pa.
Patty
Yes…Sam I remember you &Sue….Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
I hope all is well with you and your family. Life has twists and turns for all of us.
We lost contact with many of our friends…but have some great memories.
God bless…
Sharon and Tom Milhomme
Dear Patty and family..Tom and I are so sorry for your loss. Jim was a very caring person and was great with Todd and will be very missed by all of us. One of our last conversations was to tell Tom he would be waiting for him with a deck of cards.. You will always be in our thoughts and take care of yourself. God Bless to you Patty .and the family..Sincerely Tom, Sharon and Todd Milhomme.
Patty
Thank you Barb….and the Conrad family will always have a special place in my heart. God bless you & yours…
Patty
Yes…Sam I remember you &Sue….Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
I hope all is well with you and your family. Life has twists and turns for all of us.
We lost contact with many of our friends…but have some great memories.
God bless…
Meal Team 6
JD, We are all thinking of you and your family during this horrible time. Take comfort in knowing he will always be with you. Cherish the memories and carry on his legacy.
JD
I love you guys…thank you
Jerry & Brenda
Patty, my heart breaks for you & your boys……Jerry & I have so many memories of your family, beach trips, a wedding at the Good wills where Jamie, Jerry & Gary all go so drunk that we found cuff links & shoes on the lawn…….having coffee behind the church homes where we were neighbors…..just hanging out having a great time…..if you lived closer I could come visit, but the only thing I can do & have done since I heard of his passing is pray for God to wrap his arms around you & your family…..love you so much…..
Patty
Thank you Brenda…lots of fun memories…Love to all…God bless…
JD
Thanks Brenda…all the best to you, Jerry and the guys.
Timothy Wolfe
Sorry for your loss Patty me and Nanc remember the good times we had at the hosey God Bless you and your family.Timothy
LYNDA JACKSON
Patty and family, we are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing, he was such a great man and always had a smile for you.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and Jenn Costantino
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Just now seeing this. Much love and sympathy to you all. Jim will be missed, he was a special guy.