James Zidaroff, Jr., age 91, of McRoberts, Kentucky passed from this life on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the Letcher Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Whitesburg, Kentucky.  He was born on March 8, 1926 at Dunham, Kentucky to the late James Zidaroff, Sr. and Myrtle Caudill Zidaroff .  James was a longtime member of the McRoberts Missionary Baptist Church and served his country honourably in the United States Military. Mr. Zidaroff was loved deeply by his family and all who knew him.

   He was preceded in death also by his loving wife: Ruby Holbrook Zidaroff; one brother: Ed Zidaroff.

   Mr. Zidaroff is survived by one son: Tim (Sharon) Zidaroff of Mount Sterling, Kentucky; one daughter: Shelia (Jack) Hill of Huber Heights, Ohio;  two brothers: Danny (Reeda) Zidaroff of Charlotte, North Carolina and Roger (Tessie) Zidaroff  of Tipp City, Ohio; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; numerous nephews and nieces;  along with a host of other family and many friends to mourn his passing. 

   Visitation for Mr. Zidaroff will  be held at the Carty Funeral Chapel of Neon, Kentucky on Thursday, December 28, 2017; with family viewing at 5:00 PM and the family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

    Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, December 29, 2017 from the McRoberts Missionary Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jim Johnston officiating.

   A private burial, due to weather conditions, will take place at the McRoberts Cemetery located at McRoberts, Kentucky.