James Alan Banta Sr., of South New Berlin, NY passed away unexpectedly, on January 7, 2021. He was born October 6, 1969 in Sidney, NY, the son of Veleda Ostrander and Clifford Banta.
James graduated from Unatego Central School, Class of 1988. Following graduation James pursued a career as a truck driver. James worked at Universal Forest Products and Charles J. Husted. He married Diana Lum on January 1, 2012, in South New Berlin. They celebrated 9 years of marriage this year, and were together 15 years. James was an active fire fighter for several years. James was also a member of Rods and Relics car club. James had a great love for hot rods, especially his 1936 Ford, and could often be found in the garage building and restoring Hot Rods or cruising around the car shows and towns with his 1936 Ford.
James is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Howard and Ruth Ostrander, paternal grandparents George and Jean Banta III and daughter April Harrington.
James is survived by his wife Diana Banta, parents, Clifford and Veleda, sister Barbara (Donald) Pierce, children, Mary Banta of South New Berlin NY, James A. Banta Jr. and Kerisha of Mt. Upton, Kelly Lopez Miliano of North Carolina, Brian Harrrington (Erin) of South New Berlin; his eleven grandchildren Coltin, Maxwell and Kara Banta, Mya Harrington, Bracey Harrington, Xzavier Lafontant, Haylee Harrington, Trea Guyer, Kiarra Harrington, Blake Johnson, Miranda Harrington and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours will be held from 10 AM to 12 PM Thursday, January 14 at Dakin Funeral Home LP, New Berlin, NY. A private service of remembrance will follow. Penny Harrington will officiate the ceremony. A graveside service will be in the spring for all who wish to attend.
Those who wish to remember James in a special way may make gifts in his name to the South New Berlin Fire Department or Unadilla Center United Methodist Church |
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Donald & Rocksand Atkinson
Franklin, NY
Don and I send our deepest sympathy and condolences to Jamie's family and friends. Jamie was an all around great guy. He always took time to chat no matter where you were or who was around. He loved his Family very much and always showed it. Jamie will be missed by Many. Our prayers are with you all. RIP Jamie, till we meet again.
Bonnie Chase
Morris N.Y
Barb and family Sorry to here of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
tina cowanmt upton
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the entire family
Kelly Loucks
Acco Brands
I'm very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Mike kane
So sorry to here, Jammie was a Great Guy. Heart and thoughts are with You all.
Sally Griffith
Afton, NY
Barb and Family - I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that your memories with James brings you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Stefanie LaRose
Masonville, NY
Barb - I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
LAURIE HOTALING
NORWICH NY
A NICE MAN WORKED HARD AND LOVE HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS HE WAS SO GOOD WITH THE SOUTH NEW BERLIN FIREDEPARTMENT A GREAT MAN MY PRAYERS ARE FOR HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL
Melissa Shea
Kettering Ohio
Barb and family, So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
susan Smith
Bainbridge
Barb, so sorry for your loss
Laurie Eldridge
Castle Creek NY
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very kind person and always had a smile on his face. Prayers go out to the whole family.
The DeForest Family
Otego, NY
Barb & family - so sorry to hear about this. Our prayers are with your family.
Tracey McEwan
Sidney, NY
So sorry for your loss Barb, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Julie Peet
Gilbertsville, NY
So very sorry for your loss. May the good memories see you through the difficult times ahead.
My deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your entire family.
May he RIP
Connie Umbra
Sidney, NY
I am very sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Larraine Clark
Unadilla
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was a very kind person. Prayers go out to the whole family.
Bonnie Maxam
Clinton, NY
I worked with Jamie at UFP. He was such a great guy. My deepest sympathy. He will truly be missed.
Nancy Bundy
New Berlin
I m so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences goes out to you and your family.
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