Jimmy McConnaughy, 85, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his residence. Jim was born January 3, 1939, in Tyrone, OK, to Floyd and Berah (Driver) McConnaughy.
Jim has 50 plus years with Robert Burns Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star of Gainesville, and was a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine of Springfield. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow up and start the next generation. Jim married the love of his life, Theresa Sparr, on June 16, 1956, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Jim was preceded in death by his father, Floyd McConnaughy, and mother, Berah McConnaughy Hunsucker; four brothers, Roy McConnaughy, Billy McConnaughy, Henry Hunsucker, George Hunsucker; and one sister, Donna Miller.
Jim is survived by his wife, Theresa McConnaughy, of the home; three children, Jim Ray McConnaughy of Gainesville, MO, Kay Bannister and husband, Charles, of Springfield, MO, and Lynn Lininger of Ava, MO; four grandchildren, Travis McConnaughy (Aubrey) of Romance, MO, Tara Wallace (Justin) of North Carolina, Jason Lininger (Tara) of Ava, MO, Jarett Lininger (Ali) of Springfield, MO; five great grandchildren; brother Duane Hunsucker (Sue) of West Plains, MO; sister Lucille Williams of Houston, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Ronnie and Alta High.
Funeral services will be Friday, December 13, 2024, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville, MO. Visitation will start at 1:00 p.m., Masonic service at 2:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service. Burial will be in the Loftis Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Loftis Cemetery or Robert Burns Masonic Lodge. Arrangements are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.
