Obituary of James M. Conklin
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James M. Conklin, 80, of Cortland, NY, passed away April, 5, 2016 at Loretto Syracuse, N.Y. He was born January 10, 1936, in Willet, a son of the late Jesse and Elma Johnson Conklin.
He had been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a car show and flea market enthusiast.
James is survived by his wife, Doris Clark Conklin; five daughters, Joyce Conklin of Homer, Cheryl (Bill) Pytleski of Alabama, Karen Wright of Groton, Faye Peek of Tully, Gailmae (Wayne) Suite of Venus, Texas; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; one brother, Gerald (Nancy) of Ocala, Fl; three sisters, June Lee of Ocala, Fl, Cora Osborn of Marathon, Linda Odell of Cortland; many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by many siblings.
Memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, calling hours will be from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cortland County S.P.C.A., 879 McLean Rd, Cortland, NY 13045 in his name.