HILLSBOROUGH James Lewis Beers died July 10 at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 77.
Born in Bedminster, he resided in Somerville before moving to Hillsborough in 1961.
Mr. Beers was employed at Consumers Plumbing and Heating and John Elmi Plumbing before retiring in 1992.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Elizabeth Pittenger and Laura Miller; and six brothers, Howard, Frank, John, Chris, Roy and Elbert.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley (Miller) Beers; two daughters, Nancy Evelyn and Sherry Lynn; a son, James Jeffrey; and three sisters, Mary Shepard, Emma Moore and Nora Crotsley.
Private funeral services and burial were held July 14 under the direction of the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Route 206, Hillsborough.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 48 West High St., Somerville, 08876 or a favorite charity of your choice.