James "Cricket" Allen Coblentz

James “Cricket” Coblentz, age 58, of Reliance passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and always enjoyed being outdoors. He was a prankster and delighted in playing a joke or two on friends. You could find Cricket hunting during hunting season and fishing during fishing season, but even more than being outside, he loved his family dearly.

James was preceded in death by his father, George C. Coblentz; mother and step-dad, Vance and Dora Davenport; grandparents, Oliver and Bertha Wilcox; step-brother, Donald “Donney” Davenport and uncle, James Wilcox.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl and Kenneth Farmer of Reliance; sister, Keri Freeman of Cleveland; brother and sister-in-law Joe and Liz Coblentz of Reliance and several nieces, nephews and many friends; also dear friends, Bobby Wilcox, Gabe Farmer and Victor Emmons.

A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Archville Baptist Church Fellowship Hall with Reverend Eric Franks officiating.

Family requests social distancing and wearing a mask for Sunday’s service. Private family interment will follow.