James Timothy Majcan

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of James "Jim" Timothy Majcan of Massillon on February 19, 2024 at the age of 72 years. Born on June 2, 1951 to the late Samuel and Elizabeth Majcan, he attended St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School and was a 1969 graduate of Canton Central Catholic High School.

Jim had a passion for riding that started as a teenager racing dirt bikes which developed into a love for Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was an avid music enthusiast and a lifelong fan of the Beatles. In his 20's and into his 30’s he enjoyed playing bass in a local band that would perform at night clubs and wedding receptions.

After retiring as an electrician in 2016, he came to enjoy volunteering at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival events, Canton Palace Theater and Whispering Grace Horses. On the weekends he enjoyed spending time with friends, listening to local bands and hitting the dance floor with his wife. He was an active member of several local F.O.E. Eagles over the last decade, including #190 in Massillon. Throughout his life he truly enjoyed traveling to the beach and taking long rides on his Harley.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy (Fred) Vollmer. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Melanie Majcan; sons, James Christopher (Terri) Majcan and Timothy Majcan; step-daughters, Alli (Brad) Shiplett and Jennifer Geh; sisters, Shirley DeOrio and Fran Majcan; grandchildren, Jordan, Logan, Caden, Amy, and Jon Majcan, Lilli and Sophia Shiplett, Evan, Amelia and Ava Geh; along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.

Family and friends may pay their respects at Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon from 2:00 pm to 6:00pm on February 23, 2024, with a funeral service beginning at 6:00 pm.