James L. McKinley's Obituary
James L. McKinley, age 66, of Coulterville, IL, passed away at 10:30 a.m., on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL.
James was born on July 20, 1956 in Red Bud, IL, a son to Lee Alvin and Louise (Kahl) McKinley. On December 16, 1983 in Coulterville, IL, he married Karen Cross, and she survives him. He retired from Walmart after over 20 years of service. James also worked in the press room for Sparta Printing, Sparta, IL. He enjoyed bowling, fishing and the Chicago Cubs. He was known for making people laugh and surrounded himself with his family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his father, Lee Alvin McKinley of Tennessee; two children, Julie (Richard Howie) Clutts of Coulterville, IL; and Fred (Cathy) Clutts of Tilden, IL; one sister, Cyndi (David) Howell; six grandchildren, Valerie Howie, Ryan Howie, Bryson Howie, Jeffrey Clutts, Shawn Clutts, and Kaitlyn Clutts; two nieces, Angela (Jason) Wright and Heather (Randy) Steele; one nephew, Adam (Amy) Howell; six great nieces and nephews, Analiese, Kynlee, Jaxson, Raylend, Jaycee and Ace; and two cousins, Leslie (Jay) Lehman and Lisa Carns.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; mother, Louise McKinley.
Funeral services will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Cody Battefeld officiating. Interment will be in Coulterville City Cemetery, Coulterville, IL.
Visitation will be at Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Coulterville Youth Association, Coulterville, IL or to the Coulterville V.F.W. Auxiliary.
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