James Albert Regal, 87, of Wellington, died Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Elms Retirement Village. Born on July 12, 1934 in Elyria, he was the son of the late Theodore and Fern (nee Horton) Regal-Wolfe. Jim grew up in Huntington and lived most of his life in Wellington. He served in the Army from 1957 to 1959.

Jim was a driver and salesman for Nickles Bakery for 25 years, retiring in 1996. In retirement he delivered flowers for the local flower shops. Jim was an active member of both the Wellington Eagles and the Wellington First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking in his shop and tending his lawn with his beloved tractor.

Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Marilyn (nee Anderson); sons, Scott (Sharon) Regal and Chad (Angie) Regal, both of Wellington; granddaughters, Shannon (Al), Nessa, and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Axel, Stella, and Kyleigh; and sisters, Marilyn Foster, of FL, and Cheryl Gallatin, of Ashland. Jim was preceded in death by his siblings Shirley Riddle, William and Philip Regal and step father, Lewis Wolfe.

Family and friends will gather on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 5-8 pm at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main Street, Wellington, OH 44090, where services will be held on Friday, December 17th at 11:00 with Pastor Paul Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Sprenger Hospice, Wellington First United Methodist Church of Wellington or Wellington Fire Department.