James Heber Cramton

August 13, 1932 - September 15, 2026

James Heber Cramton, 94, of Grand Rapids, Michigan (formerly of Martinsville, Ohio) passed away September 15, 2026 at home with his family by his side. He was born in 1932 in Wilmington, Ohio, son of the late John Heber Cramton and Kathryn Redkey Cramton. Mr. Cramton served in the United States Air Force and attended The Ohio State University, where he played baritone in the OSU marching band.

Mr. Cramton farmed alongside his father for over 30 years. He retired from farming when his father retired. He was raised as Master Mason in 1954 and was a member of Wilmington Masonic Lodge 72 years. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Cincinnati for 55 years. James was also a member of the Martinsville Lions Club, Martinsville Grange, and the Farm Bureau. He was a member of the Martinsville United Methodist Church and attended Harvey Memorial Community Church on Anna Maria Island, Florida.

James regularly attended the yearly Martinsville Alumni reunions since graduating in 1950. He was accomplished in shuffleboard having won many tournaments in Florida.

James is survived by his wife, Adriann Slagter Cramton, whom he married July 8, 2004; son, John H. Cramton; daughter, Julie Cramton (Bryan) Holland; sister, Maxine Cramton; grandchildren, Megan Holland (John) Laihinen and Scott Holland; great-grandchildren, Madeline Laihinen and Kate Laihinen; stepchildren, Vicky (Hal) Molhoek, Tammy (Bob) Buehler, Kevin (Rhonda) Slagter, Kathy (Cliff Pease) Slagter as well as their children and grandchildren.

A Masonic service will begin at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Martinsville Community Methodist Church, 78 Main Street, Martinsville, Ohio, immediately followed by a funeral service with Rev. John H. Cramton officiating. Interment will be in Martinsville I.O.O.F. Cemetery. The family invites friends to join them back at the Martinsville Community Methodist Church after the burial to continue in the celebration of James’ life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in James’ memory may be made to the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati (DSAGC), 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45212, online at www.dsagc.com/ways-to-give/donate-now, or to Corewell Hospice, 25 Michigan St NE, Suite 4100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

James was a member of the marching band in 1950. He played Baritone.