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1956
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2022
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James Mckeithan Obituary
James Leonard Mckeithan, age 65, was taken by an angel to his heavenly home on May 5, 2021. He was born in Bladen County, North Carolina on March 11, 1956. Jim was the son of the late James and Artie McKeithan.
Jim received his high school education at Clarkton High School in Clarkton, North Carolina and went on to receive his masters degree at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. He also served his country with dignity and pride for 33 years combined, and during Dessert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was honorably discharged in 2007 after serving his term in the United States Army, and continuing his career as he transitioned into a federal civilian role. Jim is survived by 2 children Jida and Jonathan McKeithan. Additionally 6 grandchildren; Aiden Bryanjames, Ariana Brylee, Alexander Bryanjames, Amelia James Mckeithan, Arielle and Jose. He is also survived by 4 siblings Mildred, Kenneth, Kareem, and Marsha; as well has a host of nieces, nephews, and one aunt.
After experiencing such a loss, we are grateful to celebrate the grand life of “papi” and a brother like Jim. We are all so fortunate to have someone so valuable in our hearts to miss. He was kind, loving and a friend to all who knew him. His memory will forever be cherished and kept alive through his legacy.
Passions of his include being an avid runner and cyclist. Jim will be remembered for his teasing jokes, his wildly entertaining stories, his powerful testimony, his unfailing work ethic, his generous smile, and his willingness to come at anytime of night to help any neighbor in need, and then lie about having already been awake.
A funeral survive is scheduled for 9 am on Friday March 18, 2022 at Arlington National Cemetery, followed by a remembrance brunch at Patton Hall Community Club and Conference Center, 1030 am - 1 pm.
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Hughes Turner
March 27, 2024
I just found out about Jim’s passing today. Jim worked for me during our combat deployment in support of Operations Enduring/Iraqi Freedom.
COL Patti Tackett connected me with him literally a week before he was originally scheduled to retire in 2001 to fill out our USAR support team at Third Army to deploy to Operation Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom. He gladly and unselfishly agreed to postpone his retirement.
He was a great soldier, person. He was mostly quiet and reserved but had a wicked sense of humor. Always professional, courteous and of paramount importance to him was taking care of soldiers. He was the first person I sent into Afghanistan to take care of Reserve Component issues of our soldiers who were ‘down range’. I will miss him tremendously as will others.
Gloria Blue
June 15, 2022
So sorry for your loss, my high school classmate and friend.
Karen Wolf
March 22, 2022
Sorry for your loss and the heavens have a great protector in Gods Army, I want to say thank you for your service
Karen Wolf
Curtis Bell
March 18, 2022
My most sincere condolences to the McKeithan Family and friends. Jim I will see you when we meet again. I am looking forward to catching up. God Bless all.
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Curtis Bell
March 18, 2022
Jim was a dear friend, colleague and special advisor. I will miss our conversations and his jokes and stories.
His integrity, inspiration and dedication will always stand tall in my book
God bless you and the family you left behind. Sincerely missing my friend.
Mariam Sudi
March 18, 2022
My condolences to the family. He will be deeply missed.
Kandis Nelson
March 17, 2022
To the Family of Jim
Jim was one of my dads closest friends, and I always enjoyed the time I got to spend with him. He always provided great advice and was such a joy to be around. I pray that he and his family are all at peace.
Rest in Heaven Jim, and thank you for your service.
Enrique Rivera
March 16, 2022
To the Mckeithan Family, please accept from me and my family our sincere condolences. Jim was one of my best friends and a frequent visitor, who was always delighted with our Puerto Rican cousine dishes. Dely and I will forever miss you.
Brenda Knox
March 15, 2022
To the McKeithan family, please accept my deepest condolences. He was a very gentle and sweet man. I am honored to have met him. May God grant you the comfort and strength at this time of your bereavement.
Dr Stacy Alexander Clemmons
March 15, 2022
Rest in peace cuz.
Wallace and Zelma Edwards
March 14, 2022
We miss your smile and the good times we all had in Kansas. Rest in Peace in God’s loving arms.
Carmen Hernandez
March 13, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Linda Sudi
March 12, 2022
Jim was and will always be my true love. I will always love him and his family. Jim and I used to walk many hours together between 12 and 15 hours every weekend. One Day on December 23, his son’s birthday, we walked 30 miles. It was so beautiful. We talked the whole way.
I miss him so much. He always gave me great advice also about work or health. I will carry his love and memories throughput my life. May the family find comfort in knowing, Jim was saved and he is now with God. I always told him how much I love his daughter and son. Jida and Jonathan and his grandchildren. May God continue to bless you all. I send my deepest condolences with love.
Heidi Boyd
March 10, 2022
Jim was a co-worker and one of my favorite people to talk to. He always had a smile and an answer to any question. He set an example to everyone in the office as to how to be kind and helpful. No matter the task, he did it with a smile and good attitude. I will always remember how he made me feel welcome as a new employee at the office.
Ron White
March 5, 2022
Jim was a skilled warrior, a true patriot, and a faithful and great friend. His leadership and presence at Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve was recognized and appreciated by his colleagues and the members of the Guard and Reserve whom he served. We all celebrate his life and his contributions to our country. He has left us too soon... he will be missed...
Jackie Feteira
March 5, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Richard Herndon Morales
March 5, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Michael Freeman
March 5, 2022
A fun loving and delightful friend. May you rest in heaven.
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