Cash Iams, Jr.

Cash Iams, Jr., 78 of Massillon, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Massillon on July 17, 1931 and was the son of the late Cash, Sr. and Goldie (Fogle) Iams. He was a lifelong area resident. Upon graduation from Washington High School in 1949, Cash served his country for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He then worked for Republic Steel, retiring as a foreman in the Enduro Division in 1984. Following his retirement he delivered parts for H & H Auto Parts. Cash was a very active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. When his daughters were in school, he was an active Swing Band Parent. He also enjoyed playing church league softball and cheering on the Massillon Tigers for many years. He is survived by his wife, Patty J. (Fouts) Iams of the home whom he married on April 6, 1952, his daughters, Deborah K. Reale of Massillon and Nancy Lou Ream of Florida, his son Michael C. (Karen) Iams of Massillon, his grandchildren Travis, Jennifer, Aron, Matthew, Justin and Kayleigh, his great grandchildren Zachary, Blake, Lauren, Hunter, Landon, Cash and Trinity. Also surviving are his sister, Wanda J Iams of Caldwell, OH and his brother George R. (Joan) Iams of Canton. A service to celebrate his life will take place on Friday at 1:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, with his pastor Chip Belanga officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-8 P.M. at the Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home and on Friday one hour before the service at the church. The family wishes to give special thanks to Donna, Tina, Michelle and April with Mercy Hospice and the nursing staff on the 8th and 10th floors at Mercy Medical Center for the special care that they gave Cash during his illness. Also a very special thanks to friends Patti and John Daugherty for all of their help and support. Those who wish may make a contribution in his name to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 4275 Lincoln Way West, Massillon, OH 44647. Arnold-Lynch – A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-4839