James H. Webb, age 83 of Kossuth, passed away Thursday morning, March 19, 2015 at his home following an illness.

Born February 19, 1932 in Kossuth, he was a son of the late Walter S. and Mabel H. Johnson Webb.

He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War.

Jim was a crew leader for Knox Glass, retiring after 36 years with the company and was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church at Fern and the Berlin Bowser American Legion Post #720 of Knox.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, the former Erna M. Schott, who he married in Germany on January 21, 1956; two sons: Donald H. Webb of Kossuth and Gordon J. Webb and his wife, Karen, of Batesville, Mississippi; two grandchildren: Craig R. Webb of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Heidi L. Webb of Batesville, Mississippi.

Jim is also survived by a brother and sister: Raymond Webb and his wife, Jane, of Lamartine and Lois Runninger and her husband, James, of Florida.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Scott Webb; two brothers: Walter Webb and Carl Webb and three sisters; Bernadine Garner, Irene Reed and June Horner.

Honoring Jim’s request, there will be no visitation or service.

A private interment will take place in the Fern Trinity E.C. Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given in the name of James H. Webb to the Clarion/Forest VNA Hospice, 271 Perkins Road, Clarion, PA 16214 or online at www.cfvna.org/donations.asp

Arrangements are under the direction of the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc. of Knox.

Online condolences may be sent to Jim’s family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com