Peace, James W. age 67 of Germantown passed away Sunday December 25, 2011 at his residence. Jim was born in Knoxville TN the son of the late Willas and Marie (Siler) Peace. He worked for Dayton Press for 18 years, and was retired from the Valley View Schools and after retirement he worked part time at Wal Mart. He was a member of the Germantown Eagles. He is survived by his wife Wilma (Blair) Peace; two daughters Connie and her husband Phillip Bentley, of New Carlisle; and Bonnie Kraft, of Miamisburg; four grandchildren Sean Kraft, Nicholas Kraft, Travis Bentley and Cole Bentley. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the Arpp & Root Funeral Home. Pastor Gary Wheeler officiating. Burial Germantown Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Thursday (1hr. Prior to service). In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Germantown Fire/ Ems. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.arpprootfh.com.