James Rognon

James Aaron Rognon, 73, of Zanesville, passed away peacefully at 7:29 AM on April 7, 2026, at Altercare Zanesville.

James was born May 18,1952 to Fred and Elnora (Porter) Rognon in Marietta OH.

Jim graduated from Philo High School in 1970.

He worked as manager at Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl and had a special friendship with Tom Mirgon. And he was a District Manager for KFC in Pacifica, CA. Jim was also a creative basket weaver at the Longaberger Co. and later was employed by the Timken Co. in Canton.

Jim is survived by his son, Jeremy Rognon of Zanesville and granddaughter Khloe Rognon of Cambridge, daughters; Christina Garcia of Pacificia, CA and Kylee McQuain of Columbus, Brothers: John (Linda) Rognon and Jerry (Michelle) Rognon of Zanesville, Sisters: Jan Roberts of Hilliard and Judy Wisecarver of Zanesville and brother-in-law, Mike (Joyce) Jones of Corning. Special Aunts: Marilyn Inman of Zanesville and Annabelle Baker of Bakersfield, CA.; Cousins, David Inman of Zanesville and Steve Inman of Philo. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews: Tracy Brandfass of Zanesville, Heather (Derek) Yush of Tuscaloosa, AL, Jessica Mansfield of Zanesville, Josh (Tara) Rognon of Zanesville, Jon (Melinda) Roberts of Parker, CO, Joani (Scott Davis) Untied of Zanesville; Jeff (Jessica) Roberts of Columbus, Denise Hoffmann of Lancaster; John Jones of Corning. Katie (Greg) Browning of Nevada, Kellie Wisecarver of Zanesville, Kacie (Steven Newell Wisecarver of Lancaster. Jim enjoyed the special friendships of Donna Anders of Canton and Anita Dunzweiler of Zanesville. He will be missed by his family, many cousins and friends.

In addition to his parents, Fred and Enora Rognon of Philo, James was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Jones; brother-in-law Bob Conrad and Aunt Verlyn “Honey” Ritchason, nephew Billy Lee Goldsmith and his beloved basset hound Lilly Belle.

Private family services will be held, and a caring cremation will take place in care of Burrell Funeral Services.