James E. McClurg, 57, of Thornville, passed away January 26, 2012 in Newark, following an extended illness. He was born on July 12, 1954 in Levenworth,Kansas, the son of the late Conrad McClurg and Gloria McMullen of Virginina.He was a member of The Buckeye Lake Moose.In addition to his mother, James is survived by his significant other, Dinah Trabert of Thornville, sons, Josh (Melissa) McClurg and Justin (Holly) McClurg, both of Newark; two grandchildren, a brother Terry McClurg, of Buckeye Lake and a sister, Sue (Dan) Danby, of North Carolina.Following James wishes, there will be no services at this time. Online condolences may be sent to www.hoskinsonfuneral.comHOSKINSON-SCHOEDINGER Funeral and Cremation Service, Thornville, is honored to care for the McClurg family.