Legacy - James Albert Decker (17)

Jim was always able to inspire us at Lima Christian School. He would speak at chapel about things that he was learning about the Lord. He was a true seeker of the truth.

I remember that he always signed every communication with the words “Peace and Joy.” Now he is experiencing peace and joy in the presence of the Lord.

See you someday, Jim, when we will all be enjoying our eternal life with the Lord and with each other. Thank you, Jim, for your service to Lima Christian School and the larger body of Christ.

Elaine Schwartz

Legacy - James Albert Decker (16)

18 July 2014

It has been over two years since my father was welcomed into the presence of the Lord. I have been holding onto a few notes that were written to him or about him and hope to have them out on the blog soon. Here is the first, written about him soon after his passing.

We remember Mr. Jim Decker and his jolly, jovial, and gentle smile. Every day, in our living room, we admire his expert penmanship in his beautifully framed wedding gift to us of our wedding verse. We know he will be greatly missed here earth-side, yet rejoice he has been welcomed Heaven-side by Our Almighty God’s everlasting arms.

Memory eternal, Mr. Jim Decker!

With much love,

Matthew, Alethea, Mariel & Andrew Tan

Sayings of Xavy (17)

4 July 2014

Xavy: Pops, smell my nose.
Pops: (sniff, sniff)
Xavy: What is that I am smelling?

Xavy Decker, 3 years old