Harold J McKinley III

Mr. Harold “Jim” McKinley III, aged 64 of Newaygo, died Sunday afternoon at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

He was born Harold James McKinley III, July 22, 1942 in Fremont, the son of Ardith Arlene (Kromer) and Harold James McKinley Jr. Jim graduated from Grant High School and also from Wayne State University Mortuary School. He was a longtime resident of Grant until he and his father Red built the McKinley Funeral Homes-Newaygo Chapel in 1968 when he moved to Newaygo to manage the funeral home. He married Marjorie A. Shull November 11, 1989 in Grant and they enjoyed traveling, golfing and their family. Jim also attended St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo

Jim inherited the drive to serve his community. He has been active in community affairs both in Grant and Newaygo. He was a member of the Grant Jaycees and worked with Little League and Pony League Baseball before moving to Newaygo. Since living in Newaygo he has been involved with Little League and Rocket Football programs serving as director and coach. He was past chairman of the Lakeshore Lung Society-Newaygo County Chapter, a position he held for 27 years and he was an active member of the Newaygo Area Chamber of Commerce where he was past President and Secretary-Treasurer for 10 years, and Chairperson of the Chamber of Commerce Golf Tourney for several years. Jim was also a former City of Newaygo Councilman, was chairperson for the Newaygo Logging Fest for over 10 years, , past member of the Newaygo Business Expo Committee and was a member of the Newaygo Masonic Lodge #131 F. & A. M.

He was also past President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association District #4.

Jim is survived by his wife Marge, his children Joy McKinley of Newaygo, Jim IV & Deb McKinley of Austin, Texas, Dan & Deb Davis of Grand Haven, Daryl & Sharon Davis of Ravenna, Sandra Jablonski of Philadelphia, David Jablonski of Chelsea, Phillip Jablonski of Queens Creek, Arizona, Jacquelyn & William Swart of Romeoville, Illinois, special friends David & Teresa Fields of Ada, 10 grandchildren, his parents Red & Ardy McKinley of Newaygo, his brothers John & Susann McKinley of Fruitport, A. J. & Sandy McKinley of Grant and Bill & Mary McKinley of Canadian Lakes.

Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, May 5, 2007 from the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Newaygo with Father Ron Schneider as Celebrant. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 7-9 PM Friday at the McKinley Funeral Homes-Newaygo Chapel with a Christian Scripture Service at 7:00 PM. Interment will be in the Parkview Cemetery in Grant. For Memorials please consider the Lake Shore Lung Society and/or the Newaygo First Responders. Please sign the online guest book at www.mckinleyfuneral.com.

Marge and family, Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Jim had a special place in our hearts and we will never forget all he did for Chris, Tiffany and Bud over the years. Tiffany sends her "special love" to you Marge and we all send our love and prayers to all of Jim's family. God Bless You All.

We wish to send our heart felt sympathy and prayers. May God be ever close through this dificult time. Christian Love and Prayers, Phil & Shirley Riemsma

Uncle Jim was a very kind hearted uncle. I have many fond memories of his as I grew up in Michigan. He was a wonderful man who made a difference in my life. For that I will always be thankful for the contributions he made to my life. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Please accept our deepest sympathy at Jim's passing. He was always a wonderful guy to work with while we served the Newaygo United Church of Christ. Michael & Mary Louise Ott

Sorry to hear about your loss. I know how you feel and my thoughts and prayers will be with you all. We enjoyed working with Jim through out the years in Bridgeton Cemetery. Carolyn Drake

Marg,Joy, Jim, Dan, & Daryl, I am so sorry I couldn't attend the visitation this evening with George as I am ill. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God comfort you in the days to come!

Jewel and I are sorry to read of Jim's death. I remember him best as a small boy growing up in Grant. He certainly gave back to him community in his volunter work and coaching of youth. I know he will be greatly missed in the Grant-Newaygo area. Our condolences to his wife and family and especially to Red and Artie.

Driving up to the golf course in your little VW to help out the MCC Golfers was always a joy to see your beaming smile. You will be missed beyound belief. Thanks for all of your expertise on the course and patience off the playing field. My prayers and thoughts go out to your family members. Sincerely, Nigel Hawryliw

We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing . He will be missed by all who knew him. Sincerely Doug and Carolyn (Schutter) Veihl

I have played golf with Jim and Red the last 6 years. It was nice to see a father and son team enjoying each others company. Jim will be missed by all his friends at Briar Hill. God bless you all

I extend deepest sympathy and prayers to the McKinley family with the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. May Our Lord be with you all.

To Our dear friends the Mckinley's...from Marge, to Ardy, "Red" and all the rest.......We are just learning of your loss and want you to know you are all in our prayers. and we all know Jim touched many, many lives with a smile on his face and his sparkly eyes and always a friendly hello. May he rest at peace as he suffered alot.. He told me one day way before he went to Fla. We thank him for all he did for us when we lost our "Autumn Angel" in 1987... 20 years ago. God bless each one of you and in our prayers and thoughts. Our sincere sympathy John, Helen and Pooja Botschka, Newaygo

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always remember Jim's smiling face!

Nina and I just learned of Jim's passing and would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the McKinley family. Jim was a close neighbor and very special friend and classmate during my years at Grant Public Schools. I have fond memories of Jim not only in the classrooms, but also in sports, scouts, and our yearly collection and boiling down of the maple syrup from all the trees lining the Grant streets. Dick and Nina Rynberg

I am very sorry to hear about Jim and we will all miss him very much. I want to express my condolences to the family. May God be with you all in the loss of your Brother, Father, and Uncle. God bless you all. Rose Peets

My mother, Velma Matson, and I were very saddened to hear of the passing of Jim McKinley, which she read in the Times Indicator that she receives in Sylvania, Ohio. Both of us had known Jim for several years and appreciated his outgoing, friendly manner. He was so kind and supportive to my mother and our family when my father died. Our prayers and condolences go out to Marge, Red and Ardy, Jim's children and brothers, and the entire McKinley family. Joelyn Matson Stone

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Copyright © 2005 by McKinley Funeral Homes, Inc. All rights reserved.
Revised: 01/21/14 12:08:17 -0500.