James Henry McKinley Sr. Obituary
We bid farewell to James Henry McKinley Sr. in Ruston, Louisiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 21, 2026 at the age of 73. James Henry touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Henry McKinley Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Lee and Mary Corine McKinley; and his siblings, Lola Kaufman, Linnie Gabster, Flo Stillwell, Noma Joyce Stillwell, Mildred Yates, June McKinley, Gloria Molina, Marvin McKinley, Johnny McKinley, Melvin McKinley, William Lee McKinley and Leonard McKinley.
He is survived by: his wife Catherine Renfroe McKinley; his sons, James Henry McKinley, Jr., John Carlton Newman and Gregory Lee Swanger; and his sisters, Alice Weems and Martha Lombardino.
