James R. “Jim” McKechan, 78 of Granite City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
Jim was born on February 18, 1942 in Granite City; the son of the late John and Helen (McMahan) McKechan. Jim was the owner and recruiter of Search Source Incorporated and a member of Nameoki United Methodist Church in Granite City. Jim was a member of the Granite City Elks Lodge 1063 where he served as a past Exalted Ruler, and a member of the Granite City Moose Lodge. Jim started the Granite City Elks Youth Athletics Soccer Program in 1982. He coached many Soccer and Baseball teams. Jim was an avid sports fan and a well known outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting and playing a good round of golf. His greatest joy was spending time with his Family and Friends. He will be remembered for all the special times they shared together. He was loved by many and never met a stranger.
Jim is survived by and will be missed by his wife of 57 years; Linda L. (Cox) McKechan, whom he married on July 22, 1963; his children, Erin and Jim Thurmond of Granite City, James(Jimmy) and Amy McKechan of Granite City, Mark and Billie McKechan of Carlinville, Meagan and Scott Kohler of Granite City; grandchildren, Claire Thurmond, Brenden McKechan, Mya McKechan, Evan McKechan, Jake and Shae Caldwell, Ridge Regan; brothers, Jerry and Suzanne McKechan, Jack and Marilyn McKechan and numerous nieces, nephews and many other close family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his daughter; Cheryl McKechan; grandson, Carter McKechan; special uncle, James “Uncle Mac” McMahan.
In celebration of Jim’s life, a drive by visitation will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City. Private family funeral services will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the funeral home. Burial will be scheduled for a later date at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Vitas Hospice.
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