COPE, James W. "Cope" age 57 of Hamilton, died Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Manchester, Kentucky on December 14, 1953 the son of George and Ann (Greenwood) Cope. On March 7, 1974 in Oxford, Ohio he married Joyce L. Ezsol. Jim had worked as a tire technician for Bob Sumerel Tire for over twenty years and had bowled in the B.J. Memorial Bowling League for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; his Mother, Ann Cope; his son, James W. Cope Jr.; three grandchildren, Tanner, Taylor and Tiffanie Cope; four brothers, Miles, Charles, George, and Clifton; four sisters, Margaret, Gladys, Carolyn, and Sue.

He was preceded in death by his Father.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Saturday in the Zettler Funeral Home, 2646 Pleasant Ave. with Rev. Edwin R. Beck officiating, followed by burial in Butler County Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8:00pm Friday in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Cincinnati. Online register book available at www.zettlerfueralhome.com