James Douglas McKinley's obituary , Passed away on August 27, 2025 in Griffin, Georgia

James Douglas McKinley

May 12, 1944 - August 27, 2025 (81 years old)

Griffin, Georgia

James Douglas McKinley's obituary , Passed away on August 27, 2025 in Griffin, Georgia

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Coggins Funeral Home

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James Douglas McKinley

May 12, 1944 - August 27, 2025 (81 years old)

Griffin, Georgia

James Douglas McKinley Obituary

We bid farewell to James Douglas McKinley of Griffin, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 27, 2025 at the age of 81. James Douglas touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though James Douglas has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Harvey McKinley and Lillie McKinley; his wife Judy Glanton McKinley; and his sisters, Catherine Kirkland and Helen Bynum.

He is survived by: his children, Deloris Wilson, Mary Reddoch, Cathy Green, Amber Rae and Thomas "Tommy" McKinley; and his brother Harvey McKinley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Coggins Funeral Home



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1063 US-19, Thomaston, GA 30286

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