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McGinley, James Robert
James Robert McGinley went to be with the Lord on Sept. 26, 2013.
He was born Aug. 15, 1925, to Patrick and Margaret McGinley in Globe, Ariz. He graduated from Flagstaff High School and the University of Texas, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served as an Ensign in both the Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve. He worked in sales and management for Joslyn Manufacturing and Supply Co. before starting his own business, James R. McGinley Sales Co.
He was married to his loving wife, Elaine A. McGinley, on Nov. 28, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The McGinley family moved to Prairie Village, Kan., in 1965.
They were members of Cure of Ars Catholic Parish in Leawood, Kan. Jim enjoyed volunteering and ushering every week at Sunday noon Mass and he was involved in the Knights of Columbus and Serra Club.
Jim was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and recently great-grandfather.
He enjoyed entertaining, grilling on the patio, and socializing with friends and family, where he was the “Official Photographer.”
Jim lost his loving wife of 56 years, Elaine, in 2010.
He is survived by his sons, Pat and Mike; Mike's wife, Mary; his sister, Pat Anderson of Houston, Texas; his granddaughters, Melissa Smilor and husband Matt and Melanie Dickerson and husband Eddie; and great-granddaughter, Natalie Elaine Smilor.
Jim's family would like to thank the wonderful staff at The Sweet Life and Heartland Hospice.
The visitation will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons, Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Kan., from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, with a rosary at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Cure of Ars Parish, 9401 Mission Rd., Leawood, Kan.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Cure of Ars Catholic Parish.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at .
Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons, Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66210. (913) 451-1860.
Published in The Gazette Sept. 30, 2013.
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