James "Jim" Martin Aldag

James Martin “Jim” Aldag, 78, of Thornville, died March 12, 2023, at the Selma Markowitz Hospice Center. He was born July 25, 1944, in Greenfield, OH to the late Ralph Earl and Gloria Jean (Bangert) Aldag. Jim was a Vietnam War Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He could fix anything and was always busy with a project. He was a man of high morals, was a friend to many, always willing to help someone in need, and he was a very practical man. He loved his family and took pride in providing for them. He enjoyed spending his free time at Buckeye Lake. He is survived by his children, William Aldag and Susan (Chad) Showalter; grandchildren, Spencer and Lucas; sister, Karen Brandon; brother, Jim (Sharon) Michael; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Ann “Judy” Aldag; and brothers, Victor Wallace and Samuel Michael. Memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s memory to The James Cancer Center and Solove Research Institute by visiting www.giveto.osu.edu/makeagift/details/312980 Visitation will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 1-2pm at the Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home, 179 Granville St., Newark where a memorial service will follow at 2:00pm. Military honors will be presented by the Licking County Veterans Alliance. Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Jim and his family.