BORN

1939

DIED

2015

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James Olyphant Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 19, 2015.

James R. Olyphant

LEXINGTON – A memorial service for James R. Olyphant, 75, will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Olyphant was born November 3, 1939 in Schuylkill Haven, PA and passed away Sunday, April 19, 2015. He was the son of the late Russell Olyphant and Helen Matzko Olyphant. He enjoyed a long career at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, CT.
He is survived by his daughters, Mary Allen, Renée Olyphant, Janine Reed, Michele Olyphant and Kathleen Waldman; grandchildren, Kelly, Samantha, Dezarae and Brandon; great-grandchildren, Kaidence, Emma and Levi.

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April 22, 2015

Renee Olyphant

Thank you Daddy...for the wonderful life and love that you have graced me with. Kisses, hugs, and love beyond measure! From your #2 little girl.

April 20, 2015

Jim Allen

Jim, what great memories we had together at Christmas dinners in Columbia. You will be missed not only then but always. It was truly an honor knowing you and your family. Ladies I know your father is very proud of you. We love you and will always be there if you need us.

With our deepest condolences...Esther and Jim Allen

April 20, 2015

Kathleen Waldman

Dad your life was full of loving deeds,
Forever thoughtful of our needs,
Today and tomorrow, my whole life through,
I will always love and cherish you. All my love your baby girl Kathleen!

April 20, 2015

The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home

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