Jim McCain, 78, of Wickliffe, Kentucky passed away at his residence on Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Jim was born in Neelyville, Missouri on September 11, 1944, to the late Noel and Ruth Ann Cox McCain. Jim is a fourth-generation logger who owned and operated his own business, McCain Logging. When he wasn’t working, Jim enjoyed woodworking and carving. He also loved to be outdoors fishing and hunting. Jim worked for several years as a commercial fisherman and frequently visited South Dakota on pheasant hunting trips. When Jim did take time to relax, he always enjoyed a peaceful afternoon watching John Wayne westerns or his beloved St. Louis Cardinals play. He also loved watching sprint car races on television and in person. Jim will be remembered by his family as being a loving father and husband who would do anything for those close to him.
Jim is survived by his wife of 12 years, Louella Arthur McCain of Wickliffe, Kentucky; his daughter, Leanna Poole of Paducah, Kentucky; his son, James McCain (Jessica) of Barlow, Kentucky; his sister, Mary Cassinger of Neelyville, Missouri; two brothers, Jerry McCain of Tiline, Kentucky and Larry McCain of Smithland, Kentucky; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by two sons, Benny McCain, and David McCain; his brother, Wesley McCain; and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 25, 2023, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe with Bro. Guy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Wickliffe City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am until the service time at 1:00 pm on August 25, 2023, at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105.
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