James Alvin Reininger “Jim”, 78, passed away September 7, 2022. Born March 11, 1944, son of the late John and Alice (Bennett). Preceded in death by brother, Edwin and daughter-in-law, Heather. Survived by wife, Linda (Hileman); children, Tammy married to Michael McKinney; Beth married to Raymond Walukas; Scott married to Nicole (Tomasic). Jim was blessed with grandchildren who he loved dearly, Melinda Hamby; Ryan McKinney; Stephen Reininger; Jessica and Danielle Walukas; Emily, Remi, Penelope, and Fiona Reininger. Also survived by brother, Roger married to Sonya (Felix). Jim was a 1965 graduate of Johnstown High School. He was a hardworking, blue collar, man’s man. A proud Navy vet, he loved sharing his stories about his time on the USS Forrestal. From car repairs to yard work, Jim loved to help people in any way he could. Jim loved his children and grandchildren more than anyone could imagine. He supported them in everything they did. He made sure to make them laugh, show them how to be a good human, and teach them the things they would need in life. He never said good-bye without a hug and a “I love you.” At 4 years old, Jim’s legs were crushed when he was pinned against a brick wall by a drunk driver. His doctors thought he would never walk again. But even then, he was stubborn, and after two years and a lot of hard work he walked. The accident would put him 2 years behind in school, so he had to work even harder to graduate. As a young father, two of his fingers were ripped off in a workplace accident. Thankfully, they were reattached. Never someone to stop working, he was right back at it as soon as he could be. He never liked to be idle. He loved tinkering on things around the house. Jim’s stubbornness and work ethic passed to his 3 children, so did his desire to help others. The last years of his life found him in a great deal of pain. The accident from when he was four came back to haunt him. Fate decided to take back his ability to walk. Losing his mobility was a crushing blow to him, but even still, he took care of his wife. He will most certainly be missed. His laugh, his sarcasm (which also got passed to his kids), and his love not being around will leave quite a hole. A memorial service to be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., “Exclusive Provider of Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com

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