James A. Shampine, 77, of Baldwinsville passed away Friday, November 19, 2010, at Iroquois Nursing Home. He was born in Carthage and has lived in the Syracuse area since 1960. Jim retired from Syracuse China in 1998 after 34 years as an industrial engineer with the firm.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Milton, Kenneth and Lawrence Shampine.

His favorite saying to his family was "love your bones".

Survivors: his wife of 52 years, Elma B. Allen Shampine; his children, Michael J. Shampine of Baldwinsville, Lawrence Joseph (Karen) Shampine of Chapel Hill, NC, Faye E. Baldwin of Baldwinsville and Avis A. Bishop of Poughkeepsie; a brother, Robert B. Shampine of Carthage; 11 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

His love of people will live on through his many friends and family.

Calling hours are 3-6pm Sunday , November 21, 2010, at the Falardeau Funeral Home, 93 Downer St.., Baldwinsville. Services will be at the convenience of the family.

Contributions: Friends of Beaver Lake, 8477 E. Mud Lake Rd., Baldwinsville, NY 13207