LTC (Retired) James Henry March passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 in Lawton, Oklahoma, at the age of 82.

He was born December 10, 1942 in York, Pennsylvania to James Sweeney and Eleanor Irene (Shaffer) March. Following graduation from high school, Jim attended Junior College and would later earn his master's degree. He married Myra Cranford in York, Pennsylvania and together they had three children.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country with honor and distinction as a career Army officer. He was a Vietnam veteran and was the recipient of numerous awards and decorations, including the Vietnam Service Medal with five service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal.

Following his retirement from the Army, he worked for various government contractors, owned Lawton Flowers and Gifts and managed the American Legion Post 29 for many years.

Jim was a member of 40/8 as well as the American Pool Players Association.

Survivors include his two sons, Jamie March and his companion Meta Miller, and Brian March and his wife Jenny; his daughter, Tiffany Kinsey and her husband Tom; three grandchildren, Amanda March, Zachary March and Jacob March; two great granddaughters, Aaliyah and Amani; his sister, Kim March; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Nancy Thompson, Geraldine March and Joan Bankowski, and his brother, Thomas March.

The family will greet friends from 2-4 pm on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at Becker-Rabon Funeral Home. A graveside service with full military honors will be held on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin.

Memorial contributions may be made to 40&8 at https://www.fortyandeight.org.