James Albert Satterfield, 76, US Army Veteran

He was born April 7, 1928 in Lorain and had been a lifetime Lorain and Sheffield Township resident. He was a graduate of Clearview High School.

James served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Jefferson Trucking in Lorain, driving semi rigs for the last twenty-five years. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Lorain for over sixty years where he had served both as Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher. He was a member of Teamsters Local in Lorain and their retirees club.

Survivors include his sisters: Mary Lou Williams of Amherst, ‘’Sue’’ Ruth M. Satterfield and Elza G. Satterfield of Lorain; two nephews and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Ewel T. and Amarette J. Satterfield (nee Jefferson).

Friends may call Monday, February 21, 2005 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at Fellowship Baptist Church; 5046 Broadway Ave., Lorain at 11 a.m. The Rev. Jack Ison, pastor of Fellowship Baptist Church will officiate.

Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Fellowship Baptist Church, 5046 Broadway Ave., Lorain OH 44052 or Cedarville University, 251 N. Main Street, Cedarville, OH 45314.

Arrangements are being handled by the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Street, Amherst, OH 44001.