James Gow Obituary

James T. "Zoomie" Gow

Dec 9, 1956 - Jun 27, 2022

Huron

James T. "Zoomie" Gow, 65, of Huron, passed away peacefully Monday, June 27, 2022, at his residence.

He was born Dec. 9, 1956, in Newton, Massachusetts, and was a 1974 graduate of Huron High School. Zoomie was employed at Precision Body Shop, Sandusky, prior to his retirement. He was known throughout the area for his work on corvettes and many other classic cars and hot rods. His goal was to salvage everything and be able to fix anything with four wheels. Jim also has made many raw iron works in the area. Over the years, he designed and developed many animatronics projects for amusement parks and carnivals.

He is survived by his wife, the former Bobbie J. Bradfield; four children, Cher (John) McGlashan, Elise M. (Jake Parkinson) Green, Stephanie (Roberto) Leon, all of Sandusky, and Gabe Bradfield of Huron; and 12 grandchildren, Adrian, Julian, John, Dominic, Everett, Vivienne, Declan, Macaulay, Blake, Sylvester, Valentino, and Ralphie.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bettiann Beck Gow; father, James Thomas Gow, Jr.; and grandmother, Mildred G. Beck.

James' funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2022, at Oakland Cemetery Chapel, 2917 Milan Road, Sandusky. The Rev. Christine Vanderbilt will officiate.

Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Erie County, 1911 Superior Street, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.