James J. Nezbeth, age 76, of Sebring passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at his residence. He was born in Sharon, PA on Jan. 7, 1931, the son of the late James F. and Hattie Virginia (Hartley) Nezbeth. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, a graduate of Sebring McKinley H. S. Class of â48 and the former owner/operator of Nezbeth Transmission Repair. James is survived by his children J.C. Nezbeth of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.; Debbie (Craig) Eaton of Lithia, FL.; Mark (Deb) Nezbeth of Beloit; Thomas Nezbeth of Louisville ; Nancy (Pierre) Demester of Kennesaw, Ga and 9 grandchildren. In addition to his parents he was preceded by his wife Patricia L. (Best) Nezbeth on Aug. 18, 1999 and sister Kathleen Taylor. Services will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, Sebring Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 10:00 AM with Rev. Thomas Dyer officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 to 9:00 PM with family present 7 -9 PM. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at www.grfuneralhome.com.