James I. Lenig

March 31, 1928 - June 29, 2014

James I. Lenig, age 86 was born March 31, 1928 in Mount Carmel, Pa., and resided in Penns Grove, New Jersey. James passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014. He was the son of the late Charles and Rubie Lenig. He worked at E.I. Dupont, Chambers Works as an electrician for 37 years until his retirement in 1985. James was an active member at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church; Eden Lodge, No 10 I.O.O.F. of P.G; Phalanx of Carneys Point YMCA and served in the US Navy during WWII. James is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lillian Lenig, his children, Edward & Barbara, James Jr., John & Deborah and David & Cathy. Six grandchildren, Kristin Brown (Shawn), Andrew Lenig (Stephanie), Mark Lenig, Allison Lenig, Melissa Meadows (James), David Lenig (Lindsay) and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Small. Jim loved spending time with his family and friends, bike rides, summers in Sea Isle City and traveling with his wife. Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Monday, July 7th from 10-11 AM in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 17 Franklin St., Penns Grove, N.J. 08069 where funeral services will be held at 11 AM. Interment will be at Lawnside Cemetery following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Holy Redeemer Hospice, Salem Co. Office, 150 Ninth Ave., Runnemede, N.J. 08078 or Memorial Fund at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Ashcraft Funeral Homes, Penns Grove and Pennsville. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com