James William Delph, Jr., age 78, of Xenia, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Soin Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1947 in Fairborn, Ohio the son of Ruth (Bates) and James William Delph, Sr.

Jim is survived by his daughter Arianna Scanlon-Brunjes (Tyler) of Great Falls, Montana; granddaughter: Amelia Brunjes; sister: Rita Clawson of Troy, Ohio and a host of other family members and friends.

Jim graduated from Xenia High School, Class of 1965. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Wright State University in Psychology. Jim worked as a rehabilitation therapist for Miami Valley Hospital and also worked as a graphic designer on a monthly publication of a health magazine. He taught Ballroom dancing, could play piano by ear and loved watching any theatrical or musical production at the Schuster Center. He was also very involved with the Xenia Community Theatre and Caesar's Ford Theatre group. Jim was an animal lover and known for rescuing any stray animal that crossed his path. He was also the best listener and could make friends with practically anyone he met.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Friday, June 19th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia.