James Calvin McGaughey
James Calvin McGaughey
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Mr. Jimmy McGaughey was reared in Alto, where he lived at the time of his death. Upon graduation from Alto High School, he attended Stephen F. Austin State University obtaining bachelor's and master's degrees and playing on the Lumberjack baseball team. Following a tour in the U.S. Army, Jimmy worked as a teacher and coach for the Rains, Slocum, Maydelle and Rusk ISDs, retiring after 30 years in public education.
Jimmy McGaughey was a member of First Baptist Church of Alto since 1956. He was an avid outdoorsman, having spent years in the hunting and fishing clubs of the Neches River bottom around Alto. He played baseball for the Sardis Cats of the Tri-County League.
Officiating the graveside service is the Rev. Andy Goasett of Lufkin. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Findley, Larry Findley, Dan Schochler, John Paul Dixon, Roger Taylor, Jim Windeborn and Don Henley. Honorary pallbearers are Donald Wayne Carter, Eddie Click, Charles Dean Davis, Jessie Wallace and Zane Gholston.
The family wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Dr. Jimmy Lowe and the entire nursing staff of ETMC in Jacksonville for the care administered during his illness. His cousin, Jo Ann Williams, has been a constant caregiver and is a cherished member of the family. Mr. McGaughey had a special interest in the maintenance of the Alto City Cemetery and would desire any memorials be sent for that purpose to Marie Thomas. Box 463, Alto, 75925.
Arrangements under direction of O.T. Allen & Son Funeral Home, Alto.
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Nicole Langston
January 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I will always remember 'Coach' McGaughey, both on the basketball court and in Texas History class. I still have the recipe for corn pone he made during class in the sixth grade. I found it recently while packing boxes to move. He will be missed!
Joy Beth Rogers-Brewer
January 20, 2008
I do not remember much of Jimmy since I am older but I do remember his Mom & Dad. Ora Mae and my Mom were good friends. My condolences to all of the McGaughey family and to the little town of Alto.
Roy French
January 19, 2008
Dickey - sorry to hear of Jimmy's death. I often remember our friendship in high school and years on the football field with fellow team mates. Jimmy was always laughing about something. It made you feel good just to be around him. We will miss him. God bless you and your family.
Leslie Bailey
January 19, 2008
Gay and Dickey,
I just heard about Gary and Jimmy. I am so sorry to hear the news of your loss, but God has gained two more great people from Alto. I know we haven't seen each other in years, but your family is always in my heart, and I love you both.
Leslie Asher Bailey
Tom Bailey
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Kay & Paul Hughes
January 19, 2008
Dear Gay and Dickie,
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother, Jimmy. I remember him as a young boy when I was in Alto High School. My husband, Paul remembers him as a very good hunting/fishing buddy & friend when we were living in Nacogdoches. May God bless your families.
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Sonia Bridges-Vincent
January 19, 2008
My condolences to Jim's family. Jim was a very special friend to my family and me. We shared so many precious memories. We had so much fun teaching together at Slocum for five years. He was ONE of a kind!
Delaney (BUD) Brazier
January 18, 2008
My sincere sympathy to the family of Jimmy. I am a 2nd cousin...son of Clarence Brazier who was the brother of Aunt Ether. I communicated in recent years with Jimmy regarding the Brazier Family Tree and never met him personally, as I recollect, in our youger years. Delaney
Jerry Felder, Colonel USA (Ret.)
January 18, 2008
To Dickey and Family, Please accept my sincerest condolences at the passing of "Little Jimmy" for he was part of many lifetime memories of those years in sport activities and our growing up.
His Army service to our Nation will forever be remembered as will his gentle and humorous nature.
Leon compton
January 18, 2008
Dickey thinking about you and Gay and of times gone by .I know both of you will miss Jimmy but just remember God Must have needed another baseball player in Heaven.
Chris Tucker
January 18, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janie Lunceford
January 18, 2008
Please accept my sincere sympathy. Jo Ann Williams's dad & my dad, Edd Findley, were brothers. I knew Imogene and her sister and brothers and her parents. I remember many precious memories of my trips to Alto as a child. Especially, our family reunions at Ratcliff Lake.
Janie Elizabeth (Findley)Lunceford
Liberty, Texas
Linda Findley Steed
January 18, 2008
My prayers go out to Dickey & Gay on the loss of Jimmy. "Rip" and Ora Mae & their children were just like family to we Findley kids; and we mourn Jimmy's passing.
Marshall Bynum
January 18, 2008
With sympathy to family and friends of Jimmy McGaughey.
Robin Jones Welch
January 17, 2008
Deepest sympathies to the family. Former Slocum Student
Tammy Carraway
January 17, 2008
The McGaughey Family has always been my second family. My thoughts are with you always.
Joane Hunter
January 17, 2008
Jimmy was a lifetime friend. I have special memories of years ago when we were young & "running" around.
Joane Clevenger Hunter & Les Hunter
Alana Boone Weeks - former Slocum student
January 17, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Judy Landrum
January 17, 2008
We wanted Jimmy's family to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.
Danny & Judy Landrum
Roger Taylor
January 17, 2008
I considered Jimmy my best friend and will miss stopping by and "shooting the bull" with him. He was a very intelligent and witty man. My family and I are very sadded by the loss of this friend and extend our sincere sympathy to his "real" family.
Mary Selman
January 17, 2008
Gay,
So sorry for your loss of Jimmy. He was a very sweet person. He always had something to say that would make us laugh. He was a good friend. Love, Mary Ann and Diller
Ben Ferrell, President
January 17, 2008
Dear Family and Friends of Mr. McGaughey,
The membership of the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum wishes to express our deepest sympthy to you on the loss of your loved one. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our membership would also like to express our warmest gratitude to Mr. McGaughey for serving his country in the U.S. Army. This service will not be forgotten by our group nor any true American.
God Bless.
Historic Aviation Memorial Museum
Cindy Salmon Womack
January 17, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes to the Family.
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