James Anthony McConnaughey age 64 of Hillsboro died Monday morning January 23, 2012 at the Highland District Hospital. He was born November 6, 1947 in Hillsboro, Ohio the son of the late Carmon McConnaughey and Elsie Caplinger McConnaughey of Hillsboro. Mr. McConnaughey had retired after thirty-five years of service as an educator in the Centerville Ohio School System. He was a member of the Hillsboro Church of Christ. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Christina (Jon) Bednarek of Miamisburg, Ohio, three brothers, Terry (Sue) McConnaughey of Hillsboro, Tim McConnaughey of Washington CH, Ohio, Steve McConnaughey of Hillsboro, two sisters, Carmean (Don) Williams of Carl Junction, Missouri and Joan (Dale) Kendall of Hillsboro and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. John Porter will officiate. Burial will follow in the New Market Baptist Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillsboro Church of Christ, 155 West Walnut Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. For more information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc

 

Steve Flaum
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
07:05 AM

On behalf of a number of Jim's old friends in Centerville, at Hithergreen & Tower Heights schools where he taught, and in "The Rejects" band he was a part of for a number of years, we remember him as someone who enjoyed life & people, loved his daughter, the Cleveland Browns, and his motorcycle. It is sad to hear that Jim is gone.

Tom Stanforth
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
07:42 AM

Terry, sorry for the loss, just seems like yesterday we were all playing ball together. tom

Lori Walker Magulac
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
08:31 AM

Thinking of all of you during this time of sorrow. I hope you may all take comfort in knowing how dearly your entire family is loved.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012
10:40 AM

Mike and I were so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. Our prayers are with you all. Family and friends are so important at these times and you are a wonderful family! God Bless you all.

jim johnson
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
05:30 PM

Elsie & family, I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. May you find comfort and peace during this very difficult time.

Teresa Runner
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
06:31 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I worked side by side with Jim at THMS. His love for the kids did not go unnoticed! May you be in peace knowing he is in a much better place. God Bless you through this difficult time.

Dan Hill
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
07:48 PM

Jim was one of the original members of the Rejects. We had a lot of fun and have many great memories of Jim playing his 12 string and singing some Kenny Rogers tunes. Kristi and all of Jim's family is in our thoughts and prayers. The following tributes to Jim are from former students/parents and fellow teachers who appreciated Mac as a teacher. To see a picture of Jim as a Reject and these and other comments, go to www.facebook.com/kazoorock Peace, Dan Hill and all the Rejects Shelby Eggert-Roberts I'm sorry to hear this. I went to Tower Heights in the 80's. My heart goes out to his family and friends. 11 hours ago · Like Charlie Flaum Rest in peace and be forever content Jim, you've earned it in this life. Since 1974 The Rejects have been bringing families together through their music but most of all through their ability to make everyone feel like one big happy family simply by making us laugh. Thank you Jim. You will be missed. 11 hours ago · Like Anita Contizano Dove So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He could always make you laugh. He teased the heck out of Jason when he was his PE teacher at Tower. 10 hours ago · Like Linda Begley Hawley So sorry to her about Jim's passing...met him in the early 70's when he was my sister's typing teacher at Hithergreen. 10 hours ago · Like Alissa Sheanshang Wickline So sad to hear. He was a great gym teacher, he made gym fun for everyone. 10 hours ago · Like · 2 Amy Spires Rucker Saddened to hear of this. He was a fun teacher- kept things lively and interesting at Hithergreen! 10 hours ago · Like Amy Vine May he rest in peace. He was an amazing teacher and performer and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with his family and friends. 10 hours ago · Like Traci Andrews So sorry to hear of his passing. I had him as a gym teacher in the late 80's at Tower Heights. May he rest in peace. 10 hours ago · Like · 1 Jennifer Fox Pelfrey He was my favorite gym teacher! My prayers go out to his family. 10 hours ago · Like Arthur Joseph Cetone Jr. RIP Jim McConnaughey... In 1972 at Hithergreen Middle School, Jim taught our typing class. I can remember him singing the Kenny Rodger's "Ruby (don't take your love to town)," before class started. The world needs more happy people like Jim was! - Joe Cetone. 10 hours ago · Like Arthur Joseph Cetone Jr. Maybe The Rejects can do a cover of "Ruby" dedicated to Jim's memory... 10 hours ago · Like · 1 Joyce Hurley I'm so sorry for your loss. 10 hours ago · Like Nancy Lawson Keeth So sorry to hear this. I had Jim for advisory at Tower Heights. My prayers go out to his family. 10 hours ago · Like Jane Dexter HE was a good teacher and a nice man. My kids enjoyed him in Middle School 10 hours ago · Like Jeannine Thoma Holy cow, he was my typing teacher too. Dan Hill was my teacher too! What caused His death? 9 hours ago · Like Julie Cooper Aaron also had him...really liked him. Thoughts and prayers to the family. 9 hours ago · Like Marybeth Willey So sorry to hear about Mr. McConnaughey - he was such a great teacher and a great person. 9 hours ago · Like Meagan Dasa RIP Mr. McConnaughey, you made gym class a lot of fun and you were a great teacher! 9 hours ago · Like Cheryl Tyson Knost RIP Mac, my favorite gym teacher...you'll be missed...prayers go out to his family 9 hours ago · Like · 1 Jay Huston Bummer... :( 9 hours ago · Like Nicole Batson Bush Sorry to hear that. :( 9 hours ago · Like Garlin Miller Gary Knight thank you for posting this about JIM passing away . may Jim RIP I have not saw jim sence my retirmenent party at pokeling bowling lanes in jan.2006. jim was a close friend to me . of course I miss all friends ...See More 9 hours ago · Like Connie Brouse Lucas Im so sorry to hear of Mr. McConnaughey's passing! He was a great teacher and person! He was always so positive and always pushed yah to do your best! What a great laugh he had! My prayers go out to his family and friends in this time of loss. 8 hours ago · Like John Copp ‎"Hurt somebody!" --He used to say as he sat giggling atop the balcony in gym class during dodgeball. RIP Jim. 8 hours ago · Unlike · 4 Garlin Miller thank you REJECTS For posting this about mcConnaughey. 8 hours ago · Like Christa Collinsworth-Albu I remember that @ John Copp. RIP Mr McConnaughey you will be missed! 8 hours ago · Like Pam Turner-Celaschi So sad to see this and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He was a great gym teacher..... 7 hours ago · Like · 1 Nate Stubbs so sad, I remember Jim from tower heights gym class in the early 80's. thanks to whoever posted this and the great picture of the the rejects. 7 hours ago · Like Andrew Sweetman RIP 'Mac' 5 hours ago · Like Paula Morris Esterline RIP Mac.... My favorite gym teacher of all time. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends! 3 hours ago · Like Brett McNamara One of my favorite teachers of all time! His gym class was a blast....and his sourthern accent was a riot! He will be missed!

Dan Hill
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
07:55 PM

Jim was quite a character and as an original member of the Rejects, leaves us with many great stories. He loved to play his 12 string guitar and sing the hits of Kenny Rogers. There has been a great outpouring of sympathy on the Reject website. To see what influence Mac had on his students/parents and the people he worked with, go to www.facebook.com/kazoorock Jim will be missed and we keep his family in our our prayers.

Earl
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
11:49 PM

Earl &Vicky Smith Rome,Georgia
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
11:53 PM

So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal;Love leaves a memory no one can steal. You are in our thoughts and prayers. In His Love, Earl & Vicky

John and Helen McDermott
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
08:10 AM

Our deepest sympathy to the McConnaughey Family. May you each find solace in memories of Jim.

Jim and Lee Redkey
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
08:36 AM

To all the family, We are sorry to hear about Jim's death. We hope the fond memories will ease the emotions during the difficult days ahead. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

Dianne Robbins Wilson
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
09:02 AM

To All, So sorry to hear of Jim's passing.He was one of the nice guys in our class of 1965 . Know God is with you All holding you in his arms and helping you threw this now and forever.God Bless you All ,I'll keep you on my Prayers.

Peter Whitby
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
10:16 AM

Jim was my Phys Ed teacher at Hithergreen. To this day I still share many fond memories of the fun I had in his class. He was truly a wonderful and kind man and ways made us smile each and every day. He will be truly missed.

Cindy Ginger
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
11:44 AM

jim was a fellow teacher at Hithergreen Middle School and always upbeat and fun. I know he will be missed dearly by his friends and family.

Cindy Ginger
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
11:47 AM

jim was a fellow teacher at Hithergreen Middle School and always upbeat and fun. I know he will be missed dearly by his friends and family.

Ted and Becky Hall
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
01:01 PM

We were shocked to hear of Jim's death. Both of us taught with Jim at Centerville. Ted worked with Jim with Middle School Football, and I knew Jim because we both taught typewriting--he at the middle school and me at the high school. We will remember his dedication to his students and how much they all loved him. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will all miss Jim.

David s
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
06:56 PM

David Shaffer
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
07:01 PM

Terry and the rest of family, Sorry to hear about Jim. He and I played a lot of sports together growing up and we had some good times. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Ken Murphy
Thursday, January 26, 2012
08:27 AM

Terry and family, Sorry to hear about Jim. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Leslie Ramsey
Thursday, January 26, 2012
11:35 AM

Dearest Elsie, Joan, & Family... I was so sorry not to be able to be with you in person to express my deepest sympathy on Jim's passing. May the best of memories you've all shared throughout the years bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. May God Bless you all... Leslie Ramsey & Family

Connie Sheeley Cummings
Thursday, January 26, 2012
02:12 PM

To Terry, Sue, and all of the McConnaughey family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim was a fun loving person.

Roy & Barb Collins
Thursday, January 26, 2012
02:15 PM

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

Marilyn Rosselott-Teresa's neighbor
Thursday, January 26, 2012
05:26 PM

Elsie my thoughts and prayers are with you. Marilyn

Doug Wagoner
Thursday, January 26, 2012
06:16 PM

Terry and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Jim passing. He was too young. I was thinkung today of Jim and the many fun times that we all shared. Terry, remember shooting basketball over in Corny's barn. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am under the weather today and could not attend the visitation. Doug Doug

Connie Miller
Friday, January 27, 2012
09:30 AM

Jim was a huge supporter of the Tower Heights book fairs while I was school librarian. He always bought all the sports and car posters. We shared our love for our own kids and the Tower Heights students. I'll always remember how his smile, laughter, and singing in the gym brought so much fun to all of us at Tower Heights. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He left behind so many wonderful memories.

Darlene Mihalik
Friday, January 27, 2012
08:45 PM

So sorry to hear about your brother. My prayers are with your family.

Tom (Jn.17:21) Mackey
Saturday, January 28, 2012
04:36 PM

Carmean and Terry, Sorry to hear of your loss. May the promises of God's Word and the comfort of the Holy Spirit provide you sustenance from now 'til our hope becomes sight. Yours because we're HIS, Tom (Jn.17:21) Mackey

Jackie Esch
Monday, January 30, 2012
08:37 PM

I had the pleasure of working with Jim at Tower Heights in Centerville. He always had such a big smile on his face each day. I am certain that his family misses his huge presence and I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you, Jim!

David Kerr
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
08:45 AM

Sorry to learn of Jim's passing. He was a popular well liked member of our high school class. He will be missed by his friends.

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