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May 1, 2025, at UK-King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Kentucky.
He was born Sunday, December 30, 1962, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of Robert Ellis McGlone of Globe, Kentucky and the late Esther Belle Frazier McGlone.
He enjoyed fishing, camping, mowing grass, deer hunting, listening to Bluegrass music, watching wrestling, helping folks in need, and spending time with his son, whom he thought the world of.
In addition to his father, James is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Shirley Ash McGlone and their dog, Thunder; one son, James Ellis "Stub" (Michele) McGlone II of Olive Hill, Kentucky; one brother, Pete McGlone of Globe, Kentucky; one sister, Joy Bowling of Olive Hill, Kentucky; three grand dogs, Leo, Coolio and Squidward, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with family and friends officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Ridge Cemetery at a later date.
Friends may visit after 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025, until the service hour, 7 p.m. at Globe Funeral Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Cannonsburg Companion Animal Care, to assist in the care of fur babies that are in need.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is honored to serve the family of James Ellis McGlone.
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