Sincere condolences go out to Jim Burley's family, and all of the Columbus handball players, on his sudden death last week caused by a heart attack.

James W. Burley,
age 52, of Westerville, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 4, 2007, at Riverside Hospital. He was Director of Ohio Legislative Service Commission. Graduate of Ohio State University Law School. Member of Columbus Handball Association. Survived by his loving wife, Pam; daughters, Laura and Kristie; parents, Jo and Bill Burley; sister, Dana Burley; brothers, Mark and Steve Burley. Friends may call Tuesday 4-6 p.m. at Westerville Community Church, 770 County Line Rd., Westerville, where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Pastor Sigrid Rother officiating. Arrangements by HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute in his memory to W.O.S.U. PBS, 2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43210. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

Published in The Columbus Dispatch 10/7/2007.