James Chestley Small, age 79, of Englewood, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026. He was born June 1, 1946 to Berman C. & Nelda E. (Davis) Small in Piqua, Ohio.

He is preceded in death by his parents. He will be missed and remembered by his sons Jordan (Nowel) Easley-Small in Falls Church, VA, and Christian Easley-Small of Fountain Hills, AZ; grandchildren Naevia, Jayda, and Malia; sister Bonita Small of Vandalia.

Jim was part of the first graduating class at Wright State University in 1968. He had a long successful financial career including work for F.D.I.C. and his own CPA firm, Sage Accounting in Albuquerque, NM. Jim was fond of sports and reading. He will be dearly missed by his family.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in care of Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, West Milton. Online memories of Jim may be left for the family at www.hale-sarver.com.