James Richard Warner, died January 30, 2012 at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born 6/13/1936 in West Milton, OH, son of the (late H. Burnell and Alice May (Earnest) Warner.  Preceded in death by his son, Jeff Warner; a brother, Max E. Warner; a sister, Nancy S. Meadows nee Warner; and a nephew, Todd Warner.  Survived by his wife, Sylvia Warner, nee Lamrouex; sons, Joel and Sandy Warner and granddaughter, Tasmin Warner of California, Jay and Amy Warner of Kansas, Jerry and Bonnie Warner and grandchildren, Jacob Warner and Bethany Warner of Laura, OH; granddaughter, Morgen S. Warner of California; step-son, John Beener Jr. of Troy, OH; step-daughter, Yvonne and Sean Ordean of Piqua, OH and step-grandchildren, Chace Hinnegan, Kierra "Little Rosie" Hinnegan, Keerstin Ordean, Arianna Ordean, and Ian Ordean, and step-great-grandson, DaKota; brother, William and Margaret Warner of Indiana.  Also surviving are his aunts, Gladys Cottrill, Mildred McGuire, Pauline Share, and Jayne Strain, his niece, Kelly Kruback and many cousins, extended family members and friends.  Jim graduated from Milton Union High School 1954 and from Miami-Jacobs College 1964.  While in high school and after graduation Jim participated in many projects with FFA earning several honors including "Star Farmer", Ohio State Farmers, Star FFA Broiler Farmer of OH, and Sweepstakes award at the Milton Union FFA-FHA fair in the classes of medium, early, and late hybrid corn.  Jim also received and "Award of Merit" for his letter regarding "Farm Better Electrically" from Ohio's electric power companies.  Jim was a member of the Salem Church of the Brethren for many years and was on their building committee at the time a new sanctuary and facilities were built.  Once Jim moved to Troy he transferred his church membership to the Troy Church of the Brethren where he was very active.  In 1973, Jim became a "cowboy" with Heifer Project (now known as Heifer International) when he helped raise heifers for the Church of the Brethren and then helped deliver them to Malta on a DC9 airplane.  He was involved with Habitat for Humanity and was recognized as a member of the Habitat Partners Council.  He served as an usher, sang in the choir, was a member of the CIHU class, and a life time deacon of the church.  For over 35 years Jim worked in many capacities with the US Postal System.  His last position was with the Allegany Office in Pittsburg, PA.  He enjoyed his work as it allowed him to travel and work throughout the U.S. but because of some health issues decided it was time to retire in January, 1999.  Funeral service 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the Troy Church of the Brethren with Pastor Sheila Shumaker officiating.  Interment Bethel Cemetery, Englewood, OH.  Families will receive friends 4-8 P.M. Friday at the Bridges-Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Covington.  If desired, contributions may be made to Troy Church of the Brethren Heifer Project or Deacon Fund