J. Carol Klingler, age 77, died on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 8:37 a.m. at her residence in Ada.

          She was born on November 6, 1940 in Lima, Ohio to the late James L. and Dona M. (Stemen) Graham.  On September 24, 1955 Carol married J. Larry Klingler and he survives in Ada.

          Carol was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church of Ada.  She led a women’s Bible study at her home.

          Also surviving are her five children: April Franklin of La Mesa, CA, Joyce (Michael) Fledderjohann of Lima, James (Carla) Klingler of Lima, Todd (Melissa) Klingler of Ada and Erin (Jason) Lehman of Ada; fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; four brothers: Steve (Diane) Graham of Lima, John (Trinka) Graham of Gomer, Mike (Sandy) Graham of Lima and Joe (Janice) Graham of Gomer; and two sisters: Linda (Steve) VanBuskirk of Big Springs, Ohio and Kate (Tim) Lyons of Beaverdam.

          She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Graham; and three sisters: Janet Duffy, Sue Hunt and Roberta Graham.

          Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19, at the Liberty Baptist Church at 2955 County Road 20, Ada, Ohio 45810 with Pastor Don Ayers officiating.  Burial will be in Candler Cemetery, Ada.

          Friends may call 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Liberty Baptist Church at 2955 County Road 20, Ada, Ohio 45810.