LEGATES, James M. Sr., loving husband of the late Gloria B. for 47 years, father of Cynthia (John) Dunn, James M. (Susan) LeGates, Jr., Joann LeGates and Kenneth C. (Alissa) LeGates. Grandfather of Missy (Michael) Peota, Matthew (Melissa) Dunn, Lindsay LeGates, Mandy Dunn, Mark Dunn, Ryan LeGates, Caroline LeGates and Nicholas LeGates. Great Grandfather of Jackson Peota and Nolan Dunn. James was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and enjoyed a career for over 40 years with Conrail. He also served on the MBA Board of Directors. Passed away September 4, 2016 at the age of 87. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Hodapp Funeral Home 88l5 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, OH 45069 from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association 4555 Lake Forest Dr., Blue Ash, OH 45242 or the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation 3800 Fettler Park Dr., Dumfries, VA 22025.